Washington High School

Washington Community Schools
608 E Walnut St
Washington, IN 47501
780 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Washington High School, located at 608 E. Walnut St. in Washington, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the community. As a cornerstone of the Washington Community Schools district, the high school is dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success through a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in athletics, performing arts, and vocational programs alongside their traditional coursework.

Beyond its academic offerings, Washington High School functions as a central hub for school spirit and community involvement in Daviess County. The school maintains a strong emphasis on tradition and student development, striving to equip graduates with the skills and character necessary to succeed in a global society. By providing a diverse range of clubs, athletic teams, and leadership initiatives, the school ensures that its students have a well-rounded experience that prepares them for both higher education and the modern workforce.
780
Total Students
47.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    533 (68.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    192 (24.6 %)
  • Black
    27 (3.5 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (2.7 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (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 Community Schools
Phone: (812)254-3860
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 780
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 323
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 39

* 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 9 215
Grade 10 221
Grade 11 181
Grade 12 161
Ungraded 2
Gender Ratio
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