Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School

Wilkes County
1182 Tignall Rd
Washington, GA 30673
356 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School, located in Washington, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Wilkes County School District. As a "comprehensive" high school, it offers a traditional academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities, aiming to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is deeply rooted in the local community and acts as a central hub for student life in this historic region of Georgia.

Beyond core academic instruction, the school emphasizes a well-rounded experience through athletics, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and various student organizations. By balancing rigorous state standards with a supportive small-town environment, Washington-Wilkes strives to foster both personal growth and community engagement among its student body. The school is widely recognized for its "Tiger" spirit, which plays a significant role in fostering school pride and maintaining the historical traditions of the Wilkes County area.
356
Total Students
29.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    171 (48.0 %)
  • White
    125 (35.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    38 (10.7 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (5.1 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.1 %)
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: Wilkes County
Phone: (706)678-2426
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 341
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 9 113
Grade 10 95
Grade 11 83
Grade 12 65
Gender Ratio