Washington High

242 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

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.

242

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington High
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	206
Black	22
Asian	3
Two or More	2

Hispanic
206 (85.1 %)
Black
22 (9.1 %)
White
9 (3.7 %)
Asian
3 (1.2 %)
Two or More
2 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Colton Joint Unified
Phone:	(909)580-5011
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 1 14

Grade 2 7

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 17

Grade 6 22

Grade 7 25

Grade 8 35

Grade 9 25

Grade 10 36

Grade 11 14