- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540057001464
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 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 32/100 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
- 32
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Washington High School held near 1,384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+56 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 74.5 → 76.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+56 students YoY 540057001464 · Charles Town, WV High · MID · TRAD
1,458 enr · 19.7:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson High School (1,431 students)
Washington High School held near 1,384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+56 headcount). Teacher FTE added 74.5 → 76.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Washington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Washington High School
1,458 students
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
1,431 students
- Charles Town M
Charles Town Middle School
603 students
- Harpers Ferry 550
Harpers Ferry Middle School
550 students
- T a Lowery Ele 531
T a Lowery Elementary School
531 students
- South Jefferso 453
South Jefferson Elementary School
453 students
What this shows Washington High School reports 1,458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington High School compares
Washington High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,424
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat 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.
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
District finance for Jefferson County Schools reports $14,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,458 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,328 (2022-23) → 1,384 (2023-24), nearly flat (+56).
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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.