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Washington High School

Public | 9-12 | 1422 students

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Posted October 3, 2009

WHS values all disciplines. It reflects an awareness that kids grow and prosper when involved in activities outside the classroom. The arts as well as athletics and academics are important here.


Posted November 17, 2008

This school is full of great kids and great teachers. Not to mention their BLue Jay Pride
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 4, 2007

It's an awesome school. I would recommend this school to anyone!
—Submitted by Johnathan Solter, a student


Posted June 9, 2005

This school has excellent teachers, which make it an excellent school!
—Submitted by a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 57% in 2012.

225 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
42%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 56% in 2012.

154 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 55% in 2012.

402 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
65%
English

The state average for English was 62% in 2012.

337 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 73% in 2012.

359 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
87%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 63% in 2012.

160 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%
Government

The state average for Government was 52% in 2012.

374 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
52%
U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 48% in 2012.

302 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Algebra I

All Students47%
Female46%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White48%
Free or reduced-price lunch47%
Students with disabilities22%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Algebra II

All Students90%
Female88%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White90%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Biology

All Students61%
Female56%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White62%
Free or reduced-price lunch47%
Students with disabilities22%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

English

All Students69%
Female75%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White69%
Free or reduced-price lunch52%
Students with disabilities25%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

English 2

All Students78%
Female83%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White79%
Free or reduced-price lunch65%
Students with disabilities41%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Geometry

All Students90%
Female88%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White90%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Government

All Students46%
Female43%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White46%
Free or reduced-price lunch36%
Students with disabilities14%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

U.S. History

All Students57%
Female52%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White58%
Free or reduced-price lunch41%
Students with disabilities20%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 97% 76%
Black 1% 18%
Hispanic 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 14%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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600 Blue Jay Dr
Washington, MO 63090
Phone: (636) 231-2200

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