Washington High School

Washington High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
501 N Sycamore Ave,  Sioux Falls, SD
Sioux Falls School District
4.1
4.0
1,910 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
83%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
120
Full Time Teachers
120
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
570
Verbal
560
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
23
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
60.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
34.4%
State Average
29%
Science
47.6%
State Average
40.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
280:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
White
47.1%
Black
20.2%
Hispanic
17.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.9%
Two or more races
5.5%
Native American
3.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#1 Most Diverse Public HS in South Dakota
Source: Niche

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 384 Students
South Dakota State University 377 Students
Augustana University 238 Students
University of Sioux Falls 170 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 155 Students
Southeast Technical College 142 Students
University of Iowa 106 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 104 Students
Dakota State University 99 Students
University of Nebraska - Lincoln 87 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 109 Students
Psychology 101 Students
Business 82 Students
Biology 74 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 54 Students
Computer Science 46 Students
Elementary Education 42 Students
Accounting 41 Students
Political Science and Government 35 Students
Marketing 34 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 296 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/7/2023
My high school experience was great. I got to meet so many new people. Washington has a great sense of community where we all try to follow the "warrior way". We have four pillars to our school which include, belonging, generosity, mastery, and independence. These four skills show the "warrior way" and embrace our school spirit.
4.0 Senior
11/26/2022
Washington of course wasn't the best school but it was still an excellent high school. I love the spirit of the other students who are happy to be warriors which would be reflected in other students including myself. I wouldn't change high schools since Washington always made you feel included.
5.0 Alum
11/23/2022
My four year high school experience at Washington High School was the best. I met many friends and made many connections because of all the diversity there. It's a school where all faculty want the students to succeed and provide all type of resources to make sure they do. I am for sure going to miss it and I know my own siblings will be safe and well prepared there as well.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 5 Reviews
5.0 other
11/26/2011
This school was amazing. The teachers were intelligent and helpful, and the other students were nice and respectful.
5.0 student
7/23/2009
1.0 other
6/11/2009
5.0 student
12/11/2007

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