Enrollment
1,458
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Charles Town, WV
Washington High School
Federal NCES profile for Washington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540057001464
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of West Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in West Virginia.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Charles Town · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 1,458
- students enrolled
Washington High School has class sizes larger than 98% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Charles Town, WV.
School address
District: Jefferson County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540057001464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington High School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington High School
Washington High School is a large high school in Charles Town, West Virginia, enrolling 1,458 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.7:1 is larger than about 98% of West Virginia schools and 50% above the 13.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in West Virginia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,458 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 643 scored West Virginia schools.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 365 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 330 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,458 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Jefferson County Schools also operates Jefferson High School (1,431 students) and Charles Town Middle School (603 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 West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 50% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,458 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,458
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 98% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$12,888
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $14,844
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
211
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 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 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 6.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Washington High School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County Schools, which includes Washington High School.
$12,888
Per student
-13%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 44.5%
Federal 13.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles Town Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harpers Ferry Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| T a Lowery Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of West Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,458 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 1,458 students enrolled. It is a high school in Charles Town, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington High School is 19.7:1, which is 50% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington High School?
The largest demographic group at Washington High School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Charles Town, WV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington High School?
Washington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 public schools in Charles Town?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Charles Town, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Charles Town on the city page.
Is Washington High School a good school?
Washington High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of West Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in West Virginia. 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 Jefferson County Schools?
Besides Washington High School, Jefferson County Schools also operates Jefferson High School (1,431 students), Charles Town Middle School (603 students), and Harpers Ferry Middle School (550 students). See the Jefferson County Schools district page for the complete list.
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