Enrollment
827
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181245002006
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 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 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 26
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington High School
Washington High School is a higher-need, large high school in Washington, Indiana, enrolling 827 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 827 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 282 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #271, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 827 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Washington Community Schools also operates Washington Intermediate (536 students) and Washington Primary (488 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,584
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Community Schools, which includes Washington High School.
$10,584
Per student
-12%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.1%
State 63.8%
Federal 16.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~827 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 26/100 (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 #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.
Is Washington High School a good school?
Washington High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana 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 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.
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