Washington High School

Glendale Union High School District (4285)

washington.guhsdaz.org/

1,756 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Washington High School, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Glendale Union High School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is committed to fostering academic excellence while providing a supportive environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. With a long-standing history in the community, Washington High offers a robust curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and a variety of extracurricular activities designed to help students discover their passions and develop leadership skills.

Beyond its academic offerings, Washington High School places a strong emphasis on school spirit and student engagement. The campus serves as a hub for athletics, performing arts, and service organizations, encouraging students to become active participants in their educational journey. By prioritizing both rigorous classroom standards and personal development, the school strives to prepare its graduates to be responsible, productive citizens who are well-equipped to meet the challenges of the modern world.

1,756

Total Students

77.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	1,159
Black	176
Asian	110
Two or More	49
American Indian	63
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,159 (66.0 %)
White
196 (11.2 %)
Black
176 (10.0 %)
Asian
110 (6.3 %)
American Indian
63 (3.6 %)
Two or More
49 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Glendale Union High School District (4285)
Phone:	(623)915-8400
Website:	http://washington.guhsdaz.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,756
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 491

Grade 10 478

Grade 11 403

Grade 12 384