Enrollment
387
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Washington, PA
Washington Hs
Federal NCES profile for Washington Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422499004286
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Hs earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 89.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Hs has class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Hs ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Washington, PA.
School address
District: Washington Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422499004286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Hs
Washington Hs is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Washington, Pennsylvania, enrolling 387 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 89.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 387 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 523 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #157.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 105 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 387 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Washington's high schools, it stands alongside Trinity Shs (1,054 students): Washington Hs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 14.2:1).
Washington Sd also operates Washington Park El Sch (864 students) and Washington Junior High School (205 students) alongside Washington Hs.
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 Hs compares
Washington Hs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.2% | ▲ 54% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.0%
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
$16,177
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 41.6%
African American 25.3%
Two or More 22.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Washington Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Sd, which includes Washington Hs.
$16,177
Per student
-10%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 49.0%
Federal 14.1%
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 Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Park El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Junior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Washington
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~387 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Hs
How many students attend Washington Hs?
Washington Hs has 387 students enrolled. It is a high school in Washington, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Hs is 12.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Hs?
89.2% of students at Washington Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Hs?
The largest demographic group at Washington Hs is White at 41.6% of enrollment, in Washington, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Hs?
Washington Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Hs rank among public schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Hs ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Washington, PA. 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 Hs a good school?
Washington Hs earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. 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 Sd?
Besides Washington Hs, Washington Sd also operates Washington Park El Sch (864 students) and Washington Junior High School (205 students). See the Washington Sd district page for the complete list.
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