WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Washington High School is a public high school that is part of the Cherokee Comm School District school district, located in Cherokee, IA with about 282 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 21 teachers, Washington High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Washington High School, located in Cherokee, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Cherokee Community School District. Situated on West Bluff Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a commitment to academic growth, extracurricular engagement, and the development of well-rounded students. As a rural Iowa high school, it functions as a central hub for student life in the region, offering a variety of athletic programs, arts, and career-readiness opportunities designed to prepare graduates for post-secondary education or the workforce.
The school’s mission focuses on fostering an inclusive learning environment that encourages both intellectual curiosity and character development. By leveraging its position within the Cherokee district, Washington High School maintains a balance between traditional academic rigor and modern educational initiatives, aiming to provide students with the resources necessary to succeed in a changing global landscape. For students and families in the area, the school remains a pillar of the community, dedicated to upholding local educational standards while supporting the unique needs of its student body.
For more information, contact Washington High School at (712) 225-6755 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6755
http://www.whs.ccsd.k12.ia.us
WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Cherokee, IA with about 282 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cherokee Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 282
- Teachers:
- 21.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 282 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 86.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.