Enrollment
1,263
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Washington, MO
Washington High School
Federal NCES profile for Washington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 293111002163
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Washington, MO.
School address
District: Washington · Missouri
NCES ID 293111002163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.7%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington High School compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington High School
Washington High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Washington, Missouri, enrolling 1,263 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16:1 is larger than about 87% of Missouri schools and 25% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.7% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Missouri average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,263 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 104 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #53.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 37 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 297 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Washington also operates Washington Middle (505 students) and South Point Elementary (425 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 Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 25% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 66% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,263 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,263
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 87% in Missouri - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$12,839
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.3 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 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 94.2%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.2, Washington High School is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 37
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington, which includes Washington High School.
$12,839
Per student
-1%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.1%
State 13.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Point Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington West Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clearview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marthasville Elementary | 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
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,263 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington High School
How many students attend Washington High School?
Washington High School has 1,263 students enrolled. It is a high school in Washington, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington High School is 16:1, which is 25% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington High School?
15.7% of students at Washington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington High School?
The largest demographic group at Washington High School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Washington, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington High School?
Washington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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, MO. 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 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri. 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?
Besides Washington High School, Washington also operates Washington Middle (505 students), South Point Elementary (425 students), and Washington West Elementary (399 students). See the Washington district page for the complete list.
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