Enrollment
1,180
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kansas City, KS
Washington High
Federal NCES profile for Washington High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200795001433
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington High earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #8 of 9
- high schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington High has class sizes larger than 90% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington High ranks #8 of 9 high schools in Kansas City, KS.
School address
District: Kansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 200795001433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.6%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington High
Washington High is a higher-need, large high school in Kansas City, Kansas, enrolling 1,180 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 90% of Kansas schools and 26% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,180 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 26 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #26, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 590 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 441 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,180 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kansas City's high schools, it stands alongside Wyandotte High (1,903 students): Washington High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.4:1 vs 18:1).
Kansas City also operates Wyandotte High (1,903 students) and Silver City Elem (1,495 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 Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 54% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,180 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,180
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Kansas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
71.2%
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
$16,610
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 590 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
158
in-school suspensions + 283 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 35.3%
African American 33.1%
White 13.4%
Asian 12.2%
Two or More 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Washington High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kansas City, which includes Washington High.
$16,610
Per student
+7%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.6%
State 70.8%
Federal 15.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silver City Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J C Harmon High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumner Academy of Arts & Science | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| F L Schlagle High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 1,903
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 62.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Kansas City
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Wyandotte High
Standard public school
1,903 students 18:1 students per teacher
J C Harmon High
Standard public school
1,285 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Turner High
Standard public school
1,147 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Piper High
Standard public school
913 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
F L Schlagle High
Standard public school
841 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
500 Reach
Standard public school
76 students
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,180 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Washington High
How many students attend Washington High?
Washington High has 1,180 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kansas City, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington High?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington High is 17.4:1, which is 26% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington High?
65.6% of students at Washington High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington High?
The largest demographic group at Washington High is Hispanic or Latino at 35.3% of enrollment, in Kansas City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington High?
Washington High has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington High rank among high schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington High ranks #8 of 9 high schools in Kansas City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Kansas City on the city page.
Is Washington High a good school?
Washington High earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas. 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 Kansas City?
Besides Washington High, Kansas City also operates Wyandotte High (1,903 students), Silver City Elem (1,495 students), and J C Harmon High (1,285 students). See the Kansas City district page for the complete list.
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