Washington High School

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Washington High School

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

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Average GPA
3.44
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
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.3%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
23
Reading
25
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

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
71.9%
Science
80.9%
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
51.5%
Male
48.5%
White
82.6%
Hispanic
9.5%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native American
1.1%
Black
<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 South Dakota 37 Students
University of Iowa 36 Students
Iowa State University 35 Students
University of Northern Iowa 26 Students
South Dakota State University 21 Students
Morningside University 20 Students
Buena Vista University 15 Students
Western Iowa Tech Community College 14 Students
Northwestern College - Iowa 13 Students
Dordt University 11 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 17 Students
Psychology 10 Students
Elementary Education 7 Students
Physical Therapy 7 Students
Early Childhood Education 7 Students
Accounting 6 Students
Education 6 Students
English 6 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 6 Students
Agricultural Business 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 30 Reviews
2.0 Sophomore
2/27/2022
I really don't enjoy this school. Many students are rude and it seems like everyone hates each other. There is always drama and many teachers don't care about their students and give lazy work.
5.0 Alum
1/17/2020
The entire faculty was always so nice supportive of their students in their paths to help them prepare to move forward to college. The extracurricular activities and sports were always fun due to their friendly and warm environment. The teachers were always willing to give extra help to any student that needed this extra help on homework or a topic that was discussed in class. The environment all around was pretty positive and everyone was welcoming.
2.0 Niche User
1/21/2016
Most do the bare minimum
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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 366 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% 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 3.44, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average ACT score is 24. The average home value in this area is $164,481. 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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