Below Average
#2499 of 2,846 schools in PA
Washington HS
High School · Washington Sd · Washington, PA
A Washington Sd high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
201 Allison Ave, Washington, PA 15301
- Math 15% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Washington HS score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 37 points since 2019, to 20% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Washington HS 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 Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,275
Median home value
$205,800
Median rent
$927/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Washington Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,733NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington HS is listed in Washington SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington HS
Washington HS is a public high school in Washington, PA, part of Washington Sd, serving approximately 390 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,499 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington HS
What grades does Washington HS serve?
Washington HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Washington HS?
Washington HS has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington HS is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington HS rank in PA?
Washington HS ranks #2,499 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Washington HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington HS has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Washington HS a charter school?
No, Washington HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington HS a Title I school?
No, Washington HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington HS?
100.0% of students at Washington HS 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
- 390
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.7%
- Phone
- (724) 223-5080
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 15301)
- 50,180
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
Official sources & links
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 15301; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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