Enrollment
171
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · West Sacramento, CA
Washington Middle College High
Federal NCES profile for Washington Middle College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064158012111Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 2
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Middle College High earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in West Sacramento · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Middle College High has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle College High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in West Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Washington Unified · California
NCES ID 064158012111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Middle College High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Middle College High
Washington Middle College High is a high-poverty, small charter high school in West Sacramento, California, enrolling 171 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 171 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 427 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #385, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 342 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among West Sacramento's high schools, it stands alongside River City High (2,168 students): Washington Middle College High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.4:1 vs 22.1:1).
Washington Unified also operates River City High (2,168 students) and Bridgeway Island Elementary (1,062 students) alongside Washington Middle College High.
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 Middle College High compares
Washington Middle College High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$14,494
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 43.9%
White 33.9%
Asian 14.0%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Washington Middle College High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Unified, which includes Washington Middle College High.
$14,494
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.2%
State 56.7%
Federal 10.1%
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 Middle College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River City High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridgeway Island Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stonegate Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southport Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverbank Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Middle College High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,168
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar high schools in West Sacramento
2 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 California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~171 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Middle College High
How many students attend Washington Middle College High?
Washington Middle College High has 171 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Sacramento, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle College High is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Middle College High?
76.8% of students at Washington Middle College High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Middle College High?
The largest demographic group at Washington Middle College High is Hispanic or Latino at 43.9% of enrollment, in West Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Middle College High?
Washington Middle College High has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Middle College High rank among high schools in West Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle College High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in West Sacramento, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in West Sacramento on the city page.
Is Washington Middle College High a good school?
Washington Middle College High earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California 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 Unified?
Besides Washington Middle College High, Washington Unified also operates River City High (2,168 students), Bridgeway Island Elementary (1,062 students), and Stonegate Elementary (928 students). See the Washington Unified district page for the complete list.
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