- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Washington, IN
Washington High School
Federal NCES profile for Washington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181245002006
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 55.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Washington, IN.
School address
District: Washington Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181245002006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Washington High School held near 813 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 181245002006 · Washington, IN High · MID · TRAD
827 enr · 17.6:1 · 55.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Intermediate (536 students)
Washington High School held near 813 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. 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
- This school
Washington High School
827 students
- Washington Int
Washington Intermediate
536 students
- Washington Pri
Washington Primary
488 students
- Washington Jun
Washington Junior High School
357 students
- Washington Upp
Washington Upper Elementary
350 students
- Veale Elementa 81
Veale Elementary School
81 students
What this shows Washington High School reports 827 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.5% | ▲ 12% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 827 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
827
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Indiana - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.8%
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
$12,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 827 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, 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 Washington Community Schools reports $12,014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Intermediate | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Primary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Upper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veale Elementary School | Smaller | Lower 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
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~827 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Washington High School
How many students attend Washington High School?
Washington High School has 827 students enrolled. It is a high school in Washington, IN. CCD year-over-year: 780 (2022-23) → 813 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington High School is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington High School?
55.5% 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 White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Washington, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington High School?
Washington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Washington, IN. 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.
What other schools are in Washington Community Schools?
Besides Washington High School, Washington Community Schools also operates Washington Intermediate (536 students), Washington Primary (488 students), and Washington Junior High School (357 students). See the Washington Community Schools district page for the complete list.