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Washington High School

Public | 9-12 | 941 students

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Posted November 2, 2009

I went to Washington High School and graduated in 2007. I enjoyed attending this school and I would recommend it to anyone who is willing to to try and wanting to make something out of themselves. The school offers a variety of AP courses. Along with an excellent Early College programs that allows you to take college courses at the community college while still being enrolled in high school for free. That is a huge advantage for any college bound student. If the students is willing to try the teachers are willing to help you. There are not any handouts at this school. You must try. Every teacher was willing and wanting to help each and every student who wanted to be help. The Guidance Counselor were not the best but they will help if you stay on them. We had many other area students try to transfer into WHS
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 16, 2009

This school is not parent friendly at all! The principal picks and chooses who he will and will not listen to and if you have a difference of opinion you may as well hang it up!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 15, 2009

I graduated from Washington High in 1999. When I entered college, I found that I had received a better education than most of my peers. Also, I came into college with several hours of college credit thanks to all of the AP classes Washington offers.


Posted October 31, 2008

I don't like this school at all. There are alot of teachers that just don't care about the students, there just there for a pay check. I wouldn't recommend this school to anyone.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 4, 2008

I didn't enjoy attending this school. Teachers had their favorites and ignored the needs of others. Prom and other functions were a disappointment. I wasn't a part of the 'in' clique who put together yearbooks and failed to put my credentials next to my pic. Thanks for the great memories. NOT!
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 15, 2008

This school is really boring the only thing good about it is the sports! I'm really getting tired of being here.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 23, 2008

This school is not all that good. We have rats and roaches crawling all over the place, even in the labs in Foods class. The Modulars are very small and cramped and are not very pleasant. Some of the administrative staff are very rude and get nasty if you try to ask them something. The some of the teachers are fake. I would not recommend this school and plus the school is very poor. they have good computers though
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 8, 2008

This school is a great place to work. It has great technology, an incredibly supportive and determined administration, and a positive atmosphere!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 23, 2007

This school is dangerous and horrible student and teacher wise, but has the best technolgy and money.
—Submitted by Ted Hodges, a 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.
Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 64% in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 59% in 2012.

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Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2011.

242 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Science

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 79% in 2012.

169 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
63%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 82% in 2011.

165 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 83% in 2012.

177 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
80%
Civics and Economics

The state average for Civics and Economics was 80% in 2011.

231 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%
English I

The state average for English I was 83% in 2012.

269 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
74%
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 77% in 2011.

159 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%
United States History

The state average for United States History was 82% in 2011.

180 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students76%
Female90%
Male65%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities43%
Non-disabled students85%
Limited English proficiency71%
Proficient in English77%
Academically giftedn/a

Biology

All Students90%
Female90%
Male90%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Multiracial83%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities82%
Non-disabled students91%
Limited English proficiency80%
Proficient in English90%
Academically gifted>95%

English I

All Students79%
Female88%
Male70%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracial92%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities39%
Non-disabled students87%
Limited English proficiency57%
Proficient in English81%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 49% 54%
Black 43% 31%
Hispanic 7% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
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 50%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Russell Holloman
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (252) 946-9633
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400 Slatestone Road
Washington, NC 27889
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Phone: (252) 946-0858

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