WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Washington High is a public school that is part of the Colton Joint Unified school district, located in Colton, CA with about 89 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 10 teachers, Washington High has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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 in Colton, California, is an alternative education campus within the Colton Joint Unified School District. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a personalized approach that helps pupils recover credits, stay on track for graduation, and prepare for life after high school. By providing smaller class sizes and more individualized attention, the school creates a focused setting for students to overcome academic hurdles and achieve their educational goals.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Washington High places a strong emphasis on student well-being and character development. The school fosters a close-knit community atmosphere where staff members work closely with students to address unique barriers to success. By prioritizing a supportive and flexible culture, Washington High serves as a vital resource for the Colton community, ensuring that all students—regardless of their starting point—have a viable pathway toward earning their diploma and transitioning successfully into the workforce or higher education.
For more information, contact Washington High at (909) 580-5011 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Colton, CA 92324-2600
(909) 580-5011
WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Colton, CA with about 89 enrolled students. See other public other schools in California
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Colton Joint Unified
- Total Students:
- 89
- Teachers:
- 10.6
- 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 89 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 81% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 80.9%
- Black or African American
- 6.7%
- White
- 5.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.2%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
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.