Washington Comm High School

www.wacohi.net

1,484 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Washington Community High School (WCHS) is a public secondary school located in Washington, Illinois, serving students in grades 9 through 12. As the primary high school for the community, it serves as a central hub for academic, athletic, and extracurricular life in the area. The school is known for its comprehensive curriculum, which offers a range of college-preparatory courses, vocational training, and specialized programs designed to accommodate diverse student interests and future career paths.

Beyond its academic offerings, Washington Community High School places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community culture. The school maintains a robust athletic program—frequently competing as the "Panthers"—and encourages student involvement through numerous clubs, fine arts programs, and leadership organizations. By prioritizing both academic excellence and holistic student development, WCHS aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education, the workforce, and civic life within the Washington community and beyond.

1,484

Total Students

86.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Comm High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,302
Hispanic	63
Black	21
Asian	25
Two or More	69
American Indian	4

White
1,302 (87.7 %)
Two or More
69 (4.6 %)
Hispanic
63 (4.2 %)
Asian
25 (1.7 %)
Black
21 (1.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)

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:	Washington CHSD 308
Phone:	(309)444-3167
Website:	http://www.wacohi.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,484
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
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 8 1

Grade 9 411

Grade 10 378

Grade 11 349

Grade 12 345