Washington High

www.wuhs.washingtonunified.org

1,203 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Washington High School, located in Fresno, California, serves as the primary high school for the Washington Unified School District. Situated on South Elm Avenue, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The campus is designed to support a diverse student body, focusing on preparing graduates for success in post-secondary education, vocational training, and the professional workforce.

Beyond its core curriculum, Washington High emphasizes student engagement through athletics, clubs, and various elective programs that promote personal growth and community involvement. The school maintains a strong connection to the local Washington Unified community, utilizing its digital resources to keep families informed and involved in student progress. By prioritizing both academic achievement and character development, Washington High aims to cultivate a supportive environment where students can develop the skills necessary to excel in an evolving global landscape.

1,203

Total Students

59.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington High
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	966
Black	65
Asian	88
Two or More	13
American Indian	5

Hispanic
966 (80.3 %)
Asian
88 (7.3 %)
White
66 (5.5 %)
Black
65 (5.4 %)
Two or More
13 (1.1 %)
American Indian
5 (0.4 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Washington Unified
Phone:	(559)485-8805
Website:	http://www.wuhs.washingtonunified.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,203
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	861
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	94

* 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 9 306

Grade 10 318

Grade 11 284

Grade 12 295