Washington County High School

300 West US 150 Bypass
Springfield, KY 40069

521 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Washington County High School, located at 300 West US 150 Bypass in Springfield, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding community. As part of the Washington County School District, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering an environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and preparation for life after graduation. The campus serves as a central hub for the area’s teenagers, emphasizing both rigorous classroom learning and the development of essential life skills.

Beyond its academic offerings, Washington County High School plays a vital role in the local community through its various extracurricular programs, including athletics, clubs, and service organizations. By balancing scholastic achievement with student engagement in sports and the arts, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals. The faculty and staff strive to maintain a supportive culture, reflecting the small-town values of Springfield while preparing students to meet the challenges and opportunities of a modern, global society.

521

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	438
Hispanic	41
Black	26
Asian	2
Two or More	14

White
438 (84.1 %)
Hispanic
41 (7.9 %)
Black
26 (5.0 %)
Two or More
14 (2.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Washington County
Phone:	(859)336-5475
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	234
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 9 163

Grade 10 124

Grade 11 126

Grade 12 106

Ungraded 2