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#2993 of 3,441 schools in OH

Washington High School

High School · Washington Court House City · Washington Court House, OH

A Washington Court House City high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

400 S Elm St, Washington Court House, OH 43160

  • Math 42% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
College Readiness5.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.9:1
District spending per student$13,682
Chronic Absenteeism43.1%

Students at Washington High School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency42%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 47% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

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

Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,333/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Washington Court House), 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

$57,475

Median home value

$162,200

Median rent

$802/mo

College educated

14.1%

Homeownership

60.8%

Poverty rate

15.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43160; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
4% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
9 boys'·6 girls'·15 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

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fayette Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–121.9 mi131Compare →
Miami Trace High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.09–123.2 mi752Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Washington Court House City

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$13,682NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Washington High School is listed in Washington Court House City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Washington High School

Washington High School is a public high school in Washington Court House, OH, part of Washington Court House City, serving approximately 605 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,993 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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 605 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Washington High School is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Washington High School rank in OH?

Washington High School ranks #2,993 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Washington High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Washington High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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?

52.9% 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
605
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Fayette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.1%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 43160)
21,966
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
42
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 · 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.
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 43160; 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; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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