- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colton, CA
Washington High
Federal NCES profile for Washington High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060939008126
👥 S:T ratio 82
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington High earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools.
- #1 of 15
- public schools in Colton · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.5:1
- small classes for California
- 67.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington High has class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington High ranks #1 of 15 public schools in Colton, CA.
School address
District: Colton Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060939008126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
Washington High shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (-28.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 060939008126 · Colton, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
126 enr · 4.5:1 · 67.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomington High (1,794 students)
Washington High shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (-28.1%). Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Washington High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bloomington Hi
Bloomington High
1,794 students
- Colton High
Colton High
1,729 students
- Grand Terrace
Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex
1,647 students
- Colton Middle
Colton Middle
870 students
- Terrace Hills
Terrace Hills Middle
852 students
- This school 126
Washington High
126 students
What this shows Washington High reports 126 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington High compares
Washington High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.5:1 | ▼ 79% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.5:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.5:1
students per teacher
- 79% below state mean
Top 1% in California - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,922
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 63 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.1%
White 7.9%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Washington High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colton Joint Unified reports $18,922 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terrace Hills Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,729
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Colton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~126 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Washington High
How many students attend Washington High?
Washington High has 126 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Colton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), down 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington High?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington High is 4.5:1, which is 79% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington High?
67.8% of students at Washington High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington High?
The largest demographic group at Washington High is Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment, in Colton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington High?
Washington High has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington High rank among public schools in Colton?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington High ranks #1 of 15 public schools in Colton, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Colton on the city page.
What other schools are in Colton Joint Unified?
Besides Washington High, Colton Joint Unified also operates Bloomington High (1,794 students), Colton High (1,729 students), and Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex (1,647 students). See the Colton Joint Unified district page for the complete list.