Enrollment
126
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-79% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington High
Washington High is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Colton, California, enrolling 126 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.5:1, Washington High is leaner than roughly 99% of California schools and 79% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 126 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 340 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #38.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 63 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 28 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 126 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Colton's public schools, it stands alongside Mojave River Academy - National Trails (801 students): Washington High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (4.5:1 vs 30.8:1).
Colton Joint Unified also operates Bloomington High (1,794 students) and Colton High (1,729 students) alongside Washington High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington High compares
Washington High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,590
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colton Joint Unified, which includes Washington High.
$16,590
Per student
+0%
vs California
Avg $16,509
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 68.2%
Federal 11.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~126 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Washington High a good school?
Washington High earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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