- Enrollment
- 1,903
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200795001433
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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 15/100 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
- 15
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+76 students YoY
Washington High grew from 1,114 students in 2022-23 to 1,190 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 68.5 → 66.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+76 students YoY 200795001433 · Kansas City, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,180 enr · 17.4:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Wyandotte High (1,903 students)
Washington High grew from 1,114 students in 2022-23 to 1,190 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 68.5 → 66.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Washington High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wyandotte High
Wyandotte High
1,903 students
- Silver City El
Silver City Elem
1,495 students
- J C Harmon Hig
J C Harmon High
1,285 students
- This school
Washington High
1,180 students
- Sumner Academy
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
1,045 students
- F L Schlagle H
F L Schlagle High
841 students
What this shows Washington High reports 1,180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington High compares
Washington High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,611
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
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.
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
District finance for Kansas City reports $17,611 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,495
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~1,180 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,114 (2022-23) → 1,190 (2023-24), up 76.
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 15/100 (lower 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 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.
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.