Washington High School

About Washington High School

Washington High School is a public high school located in the heart of Washington, DC. The school was established in 1891 and is one of the oldest schools in the city. It is a part of the DC Public School System and is one of the largest high schools in the district.
The school offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities. It has a strong academic program with a variety of electives and advanced placement courses. The school also offers a wide range of sports and clubs, including football, basketball, soccer, and track and field.
Washington High School is known for its commitment to excellence. It has been recognized by the US Department of Education for its high academic achievement and has been named a National Blue Ribbon School. The school also has a strong sense of community, with a variety of student-run organizations, clubs, and activities.
Washington High School is a great place to get a quality education and to become involved in the community. It is a great place to make friends and to learn about the world around us. It is a place where students can grow, learn, and succeed.

Address:	2217 W Glendale Ave Phoenix, AZ 85021
Phone:	(623) 915-8400
Site:	guhsdaz.org
Grades:	9-12
Enrollment:	1,806 students

Overview Washington High School

Washington High School serves 1,806 students in grades 9-12.
Washington High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Washington High School

Washington High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Washington High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.