- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cherokee, IA
Washington High School
Federal NCES profile for Washington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190717000333
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Cherokee · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cherokee, IA.
School address
District: Cherokee Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190717000333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Washington High School grew from 353 students in 2022-23 to 377 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 190717000333 · Cherokee, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 14.1:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherokee Elementary School (468 students)
Washington High School grew from 353 students in 2022-23 to 377 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Washington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherokee Eleme
Cherokee Elementary School
468 students
- This school
Washington High School
366 students
- Cherokee Middl
Cherokee Middle School
329 students
What this shows Washington High School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington High School compares
Washington High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 20% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 52% in Iowa - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,203
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Washington High School is about as mixed as the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherokee Comm School District reports $11,203 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington High School
How many students attend Washington High School?
Washington High School has 366 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cherokee, IA. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington High School is 14.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 10% 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 School?
29.2% of students at Washington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington High School?
The largest demographic group at Washington High School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Cherokee, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington High School?
Washington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 School rank among public schools in Cherokee?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cherokee, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cherokee Comm School District?
Besides Washington High School, Cherokee Comm School District also operates Cherokee Elementary School (468 students) and Cherokee Middle School (329 students). See the Cherokee Comm School District district page for the complete list.