Enrollment
452
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Washington, IA
Washington High School
Federal NCES profile for Washington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 193024001704
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Iowa schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Washington, IA.
School address
District: Washington Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193024001704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington High School
Washington High School is a mid-sized high school in Washington, Iowa, enrolling 452 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 452 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 335 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #327, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 452 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Washington Comm School District also operates Stewart Elementary School (457 students) and Washington Middle School (347 students) alongside Washington High School.
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 School compares
Washington High School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▲ 17% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 78% in Iowa - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$13,632
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 71.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Washington High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Comm School District, which includes Washington High School.
$13,632
Per student
+6%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 52.0%
Federal 12.3%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Upper Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~452 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington High School
How many students attend Washington High School?
Washington High School has 452 students enrolled. It is a high school in Washington, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington High School is 16.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington High School?
42.7% 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 71.7% of enrollment, in Washington, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington High School?
Washington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Washington, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Washington on the city page.
Is Washington High School a good school?
Washington High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Iowa 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 Washington Comm School District?
Besides Washington High School, Washington Comm School District also operates Stewart Elementary School (457 students), Washington Middle School (347 students), and Lincoln Upper Elementary School (344 students). See the Washington Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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