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#1275 of 2,221 schools in MO
Washington High School
High School · Washington · Washington, MO
A high school in Washington, MO where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 Blue Jay Drive, Washington, MO 63090
- Math 35% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Washington High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2021, to 44% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Washington 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. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,515/100K
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
$83,966
Median home value
$260,700
Median rent
$873/mo
College educated
33.4%
Homeownership
73.6%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63090; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis Borgia High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 427 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Washington
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,537NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington High School is listed in WASHINGTON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington High School
Washington High School is a public high school in Washington, MO, part of Washington, serving approximately 1,246 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,275 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington High School
What grades does Washington High School serve?
Washington High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Washington High School?
Washington High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington High School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington High School rank in MO?
Washington High School ranks #1,275 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Washington High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Washington High School a charter school?
No, Washington High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington High School a Title I school?
No, Washington High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington High School?
21.5% of students at Washington 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
- 1,246
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (636) 231-2200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 63090)
- 22,471
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 63090; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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