Enrollment
1,458
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 540057001464
Washington High School — Charles Town, WV
Federal NCES profile for Washington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 28
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 9
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Jefferson County Schools · West Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington High School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Washington High School reports 1,458 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 74.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 31% above the West Virginia state mean of 13.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 22 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 365 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 36.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Jefferson County Schools spends $13,937 per pupil district-wide, below the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.0% from local sources (property taxes), 44.5% from the state, and 13.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against West Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 31% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,458 | top 99% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
— 31% above state mean
Top 95% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,937
per pupil, district-wide
— below West Virginia avg of $16,253
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 1,458 Top 99% in West Virginia — larger than 1% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 74.0
Students per teacher 17.9:1 +31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540057001464
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 365:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.4%
In-school suspensions 211
Out-of-school suspensions 119
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County Schools, which includes Washington High School.
$13,937
Per student
-14%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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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 17.9:1, which is 31% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington High School?
The largest demographic group at Washington High School is White at 67.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in CHARLES TOWN, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington High School?
Washington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.