- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422499004286
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 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 46/100 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
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Washington Hs held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 422499004286 · Washington, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 12.1:1 · 89.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Park El Sch (864 students)
Washington Hs held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Washington Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Par
Washington Park El Sch
864 students
- This school
Washington Hs
387 students
- Washington Jun 205
Washington Junior High School
205 students
What this shows Washington Hs reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Hs compares
Washington Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,551
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
District finance for Washington Sd reports $16,551 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~387 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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 46/100 (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 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.
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.