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#638 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 17% in state

Washington Comm High School

High School · Washington Chsd 308 · Washington, IL

A Washington Chsd 308 high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

115 Bondurant St, Washington, IL 61571

  • Math 42% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation28.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$15,150
Chronic Absenteeism22.7%

Students at Washington Comm High School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency42%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
59%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
24%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2022
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

24.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Washington Comm High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,225/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Washington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$87,852

Median home value

$200,300

Median rent

$996/mo

College educated

38.2%

Homeownership

80.4%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61571; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
28.3% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·42 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Washington Chsd 308

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$15,150NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Washington Comm High School is listed in Washington CHSD 308; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Washington Comm High School

Washington Comm High School is a public high school in Washington, IL, part of Washington Chsd 308, serving approximately 1,451 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #638 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Washington Comm High School

What grades does Washington Comm High School serve?

Washington Comm High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Washington Comm High School?

Washington Comm High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,451 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Comm High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Washington Comm High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Washington Comm High School rank in IL?

Washington Comm High School ranks #638 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Washington Comm High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Washington Comm High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Washington Comm High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Comm High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Washington Comm High School a charter school?

No, Washington Comm High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Washington Comm High School a Title I school?

No, Washington Comm High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Comm High School?

24.6% of students at Washington Comm High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,451
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
86
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Tazewell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.7%
Area population (ZIP 61571)
24,544
Area average commute
19.7 min
Area median age
40.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61571; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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