Washington High School

Washington High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
600 W Bluff St,  Cherokee, IA
Cherokee Community School District
3.5
1.8
377 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
75%
Reading Proficiency
88%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
C
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
88%
Math Proficiency
75%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.3%
College Prep
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
23
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
69.9%
Science
72.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
443:1

Student Diversity

Female
55.8%
Male
44.2%
White
85.6%
Hispanic
6.5%
Two or more races
4.8%
Black
1.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Iowa 31 Students
Iowa State University 31 Students
University of South Dakota 31 Students
University of Northern Iowa 25 Students
South Dakota State University 18 Students
Morningside University 18 Students
Buena Vista University 16 Students
Western Iowa Tech Community College 13 Students
Dordt University 11 Students
Iowa Lakes Community College 10 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 16 Students
Psychology 10 Students
Elementary Education 7 Students
English 7 Students
Early Childhood Education 7 Students
Agriculture 6 Students
Biology 5 Students
Education 5 Students
Environmental Science 5 Students
Agricultural Business 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 30 Reviews
2.0 NicheUser
10/11/2013
There is little student involvement here. The majority of the school doesn't like to do anything. There are a few exceptions though. I wouldn't say peer pressure is bad here but it's like any school, if your friends are doing it they're going to ask you to do it also. Over the four years I have been here the diversity rate has gone up, but it's still small.
3.0 NicheUser
10/9/2013
The teachers are either really great or atrocious. Some teachers I wish could come to college and teach the lessons to me, others I have no clue how they even became a teacher.
4.0 NicheUser
10/9/2013
Special "rights" are given to athletes over non-athletes.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.8 8 Reviews
1.0 other
6/2/2023
I've gone to this school and I say take your child to ANY other school in the area. It's awful and I hate the way everyone is treated. The administration is awful. The officials don't care about the students feeling to the extent that it causes problems. They seem to not care about how the students...
2.0 parent
9/25/2018
We almost made it through hs but decided to transfer because we want hope & support which this school does not promote
1.0 other
11/14/2015
As mentioned before, there is far too much emphasis on athletics. If you're not athletic or don't have the right last name, you're either invisible or a target. So many students are malicious towards others. I graduated and I'm so glad. It got to the point where myself and several of my friends were...
1.0 parent
6/7/2012
If you have an all-star athlete this school is for you. If you want your child to learn, it isn't. They need to stop hiring coaches and using them as teachers. The students suffer in these classes. The emphasis should be on education first and instead it is on the sports. Teachers do not reflect on...

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Washington High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Cherokee, IA, in the Cherokee neighborhood, and is served by the Cherokee Community School District in Iowa. The school has a total enrollment of 377 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 75% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 88% are proficient in reading. Washington High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average ACT score is 25. The average home value in this area is $155,569. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cherokee Middle School, Cherokee Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Cherokee has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Washington High School.

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