- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · South Bend, IN
Washington High School
Federal NCES profile for Washington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181029001684
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #5 of 8
- high schools in South Bend · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 77.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington High School ranks #5 of 8 high schools in South Bend, IN.
School address
District: South Bend Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181029001684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Washington High School held near 812 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.7 → 69.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 181029001684 · South Bend, IN High · MID · TRAD
795 enr · 13.7:1 · 77.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Adams High School (1,966 students)
Washington High School held near 812 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.7 → 69.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Washington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adams High Sch
Adams High School
1,966 students
- Riley High Sch
Riley High School
1,238 students
- This school
Washington High School
795 students
- Clay High Scho 628
Clay High School
628 students
- Jefferson Trad 591
Jefferson Traditional School
591 students
- Harrison Eleme 555
Harrison Elementary School
555 students
What this shows Washington High School reports 795 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington High School compares
Washington High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.7% | ▲ 57% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 795 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
795
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Indiana - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
74.3%
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
$17,587
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 169 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 53.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
White 9.4%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Washington High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Bend Community School Corp reports $17,587 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Traditional School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Elementary School | Smaller | Higher 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
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in South Bend
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Adams High School
Standard public school
1,966 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Riley High School
Standard public school
1,238 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Clay High School
Standard public school
628 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Career Academy High School
Standard public school
481 students 8.2:1 students per teacher
Excel Center - South Bend
Standard public school
296 students 29.6:1 students per teacher
Rise Up Academy at Eggleston
Standard public school
149 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~795 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington High School
How many students attend Washington High School?
Washington High School has 795 students enrolled. It is a high school in South Bend, IN. CCD year-over-year: 834 (2022-23) → 812 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington High School is 13.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% 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?
77.7% of students at Washington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington High School?
The largest demographic group at Washington High School is African American at 53.6% of enrollment, in South Bend, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington High School?
Washington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 high schools in South Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington High School ranks #5 of 8 high schools in South Bend, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in South Bend on the city page.
What other schools are in South Bend Community School Corp?
Besides Washington High School, South Bend Community School Corp also operates Adams High School (1,966 students), Riley High School (1,238 students), and Clay High School (628 students). See the South Bend Community School Corp district page for the complete list.