Washington Comm High School

Washington Community High School serves 1,451 students in grades 9-12 in Washington, Illinois, maintaining a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1 with 86 full-time equivalent teachers. The school earns a solid 6.7 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks in the 71st percentile among Illinois high schools, placing 1,093rd out of 3,819 schools statewide. Academically, Washington Community High School demonstrates strong performance with an 8.4 out of 10 academic score.

In English Language Arts and Reading, 45% of students perform at proficient or above levels across grade levels, indicating steady educational foundations with opportunities for continued growth. The school serves a stable suburban community where families have established roots. The surrounding ZIP code 61571 reflects an economically secure area with a median household income of $85,853 and median home values around $195,500.

With 39% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a low poverty rate of just 5%, the community demonstrates a strong commitment to education and provides a supportive environment for student achievement. Washington Community High School operates in Tazewell County's large suburban setting, offering students the benefits of a sizeable school community while maintaining the close-knit feel characteristic of smaller Illinois communities.