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#440 of 635 schools in WV
Washington High School
High School · Jefferson County Schools · Charles Town, WV
A Jefferson County Schools high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 Washington Patriots Dr, Charles Town, WV 25414
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Washington High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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 25 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,308/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charles Town), 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
$101,020
Median home value
$365,500
Median rent
$1,036/mo
College educated
36.6%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25414; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Panhandle Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Virtual Preparatory Academy of West VirginiaCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.9 mi | 667 | Compare → |
| Jefferson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,394 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jefferson County Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #13 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington High School is listed in JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington High School
Washington High School is a public high school in Charles Town, WV, part of Jefferson County Schools, serving approximately 1,384 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #440 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 1,384 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington High School is 18.2:1. 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 WV?
Washington High School ranks #440 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Washington High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (304) 885-5110
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 25414)
- 20,273
- Area average commute
- 38.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 · 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.
- 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 25414; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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