WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Jefferson County Schools school district, located in CHARLES TOWN, WV with about 1,261 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 79 teachers, WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL, located at 300 Washington Patriots Drive in Charles Town, West Virginia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Jefferson County School District. As a public high school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with various extracurricular opportunities, fostering both intellectual growth and personal development within the local community.
Operating under the oversight of the West Virginia Department of Education, the school benefits from state-aligned educational standards and resources aimed at student achievement. By maintaining a focus on the "Patriot" spirit, the institution encourages student engagement through athletics, clubs, and service-oriented activities, which are integral to the school’s culture. Prospective students and families looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or performance data can utilize the resources provided through the West Virginia Department of Education’s official portal.
For more information, contact WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL at (304) 885-5110 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414-4961
(304) 885-5110
http://wvde.state.wv.us
WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in CHARLES TOWN, WV with about 1,261 enrolled students. See other public high schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Jefferson County Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,261
- Teachers:
- 79.5
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,261 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 79.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.0%
- Black or African American
- 6.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.