- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pensacola, FL
Washington Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120051002169
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Senior High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Pensacola · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Senior High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Senior High School ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Pensacola, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Washington Senior High School held near 1,691 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 76.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 120051002169 · Pensacola, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,676 enr · 22.1:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students)
Washington Senior High School held near 1,691 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 76.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Washington Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- J. M. Tate Sen
J. M. Tate Senior High School
2,169 students
- This school
Washington Senior High School
1,676 students
- Escambia High
Escambia High School
1,634 students
- Pine Forest Hi
Pine Forest High School
1,604 students
- West Florida H
West Florida High School/Technical
1,322 students
- Pensacola High
Pensacola High School
1,221 students
What this shows Washington Senior High School reports 1,676 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Senior High School compares
Washington Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▼ 9% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,676 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,676
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 85% in Florida - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$12,299
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 559 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
196
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 41.4%
White 38.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Washington Senior High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Escambia reports $12,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. M. Tate Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Escambia High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Florida High School/Technical | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pensacola High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,604
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,676 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Senior High School
How many students attend Washington Senior High School?
Washington Senior High School has 1,676 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pensacola, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,733 (2022-23) → 1,691 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Senior High School is 22.1:1, which is 24% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Senior High School?
47.1% of students at Washington Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Senior High School is African American at 41.4% of enrollment, in Pensacola, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Senior High School?
Washington Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Senior High School rank among high schools in Pensacola?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Senior High School ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Pensacola, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Pensacola on the city page.
What other schools are in Escambia?
Besides Washington Senior High School, Escambia also operates J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students), Escambia High School (1,634 students), and Pine Forest High School (1,604 students). See the Escambia district page for the complete list.