Washington High School

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Washington High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
501 N Sycamore Ave,  Sioux Falls, SD
Sioux Falls School District
4.1
4.0
1,819 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
65%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
84%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
120
Full Time Teachers
120
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
560
Verbal
560
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
23
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
60.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
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
35.7%
State Average
29.3%
Science
17.4%
State Average
21.3%
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
280:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%
White
46.8%
Black
20.6%
Hispanic
16.4%
Two or more races
7.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5%
Native American
3.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

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.
South Dakota State University 414 Students
University of South Dakota 411 Students
Augustana University 271 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 170 Students
University of Sioux Falls 169 Students
Southeast Technical College 154 Students
University of Iowa 117 Students
University of Nebraska - Lincoln 102 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 102 Students
Dakota State University 95 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 114 Students
Psychology 109 Students
Business 98 Students
Biology 80 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 50 Students
Accounting 49 Students
Computer Science 47 Students
Marketing 42 Students
Political Science and Government 42 Students
Pre-Law Studies 39 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 282 Reviews
3.0 Junior
12/22/2024
I would definitely like to see more diversity, i feel like the amount of people in my state that are white, far outweigh any other race, and i feel like it affects the way our school functions.
4.0 Senior
4/7/2023
Washington High School was not a bad school, the teachers were nice. But I did not like favoritism and I noticed that a lot. Also Students that played sports and things of that sort teachers should be extremely easy on them when it came to things like homework but never kept the same energy for students who would have to go to school and after school work an 8 hour shift and still wake up to be on time for school the next morning at 7am
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.
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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Washington High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Sioux Falls, SD and is served by the Sioux Falls School District in South Dakota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,819 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 65% are proficient in reading. Washington High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 84%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $352,666. Discover additional schools in the area, like Teachwell Thrive - 03, Teachwell Prosper - 08, Teachwell Strive - 05, and more. Learn more about what Sioux Falls has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Washington High School.

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