School Overview
Washington High School, located on the west side of South Bend, Indiana, serves as a comprehensive public secondary school within the South Bend Community School Corporation. Known for its distinct identity as the "Home of the Panthers," the school offers a diverse academic curriculum that includes advanced placement courses, career and technical education programs, and various extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus serves as a significant community hub, emphasizing a commitment to fostering student leadership, school spirit, and academic growth in a multicultural environment.

Beyond its academic offerings, Washington High School maintains a long-standing tradition of athletic and extracurricular excellence, often serving as a focal point for community pride in South Bend. The school focuses on building a supportive culture through various clubs, arts programs, and competitive sports teams, encouraging students to develop their personal interests outside of the classroom. By balancing rigorous educational standards with holistic development, Washington High School strives to equip its students with the skills and character necessary to succeed in their post-secondary endeavors.
834
Total Students
58.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington High School
Demographic Student Count
White88
Hispanic260
Black415
Asian4
Two or More66
American Indian1
  • Black
    415 (49.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    260 (31.2 %)
  • White
    88 (10.6 %)
  • Two or More
    66 (7.9 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
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: South Bend Community School Corp
Phone: (574)393-5500
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 834
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 58.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 519
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 235
Grade 10 243
Grade 11 226
Grade 12 130

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Washington High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9235
Grade 10243
Grade 11226
Grade 12130
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Washington High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female42150.5%
Male41349.5%
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