Enrollment
1,211
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Massillon, OH
Washington High School
Federal NCES profile for Washington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390443501286
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Massillon · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 1,211
- students enrolled
Washington High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Massillon, OH.
School address
District: Massillon City · Ohio
NCES ID 390443501286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington High School
Washington High School is a large high school in Massillon, Ohio, enrolling 1,211 students.
At 17.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,211 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 374 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,211 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Massillon's high schools, it stands alongside Jackson High School (1,881 students): Washington High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.8:1 vs 21.6:1).
Massillon City also operates Massillon Intermediate School (900 students) and Massillon Junior High School (607 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,211 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,211
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Ohio - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.3%
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
$13,703
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
204
in-school suspensions + 170 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
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 63.9%
Two or More 13.6%
African American 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Washington High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Massillon City, which includes Washington High School.
$13,703
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.4%
State 50.7%
Federal 15.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massillon Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Massillon Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whittier Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gorrell Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Massillon
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Jackson High School
Standard public school
1,881 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Perry High School
Standard public school
1,456 students 18:1 students per teacher
R G Drage Career Technical Ctr
Vocational / career-technical school
736 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Tuslaw High School
Standard public school
368 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,211 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington High School
How many students attend Washington High School?
Washington High School has 1,211 students enrolled. It is a high school in Massillon, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington High School is 17.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington High School?
The largest demographic group at Washington High School is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Massillon, OH. 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 36/100 (typical 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 high schools in Massillon?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Massillon, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Massillon on the city page.
Is Washington High School a good school?
Washington High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Massillon City?
Besides Washington High School, Massillon City also operates Massillon Intermediate School (900 students), Massillon Junior High School (607 students), and Franklin Elementary School (480 students). See the Massillon City district page for the complete list.
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