Washington High School

Cherokee Comm School District
600 W Bluff St
Cherokee, IA 51012
353 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
353
Total Students
26.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    302 (85.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    23 (6.5 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (4.8 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Cherokee Comm School District
Phone: (712)225-6755
Website: http://www.ccsd.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 119
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27

* 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 89
Grade 10 85
Grade 11 89
Grade 12 90
Gender Ratio