Washington County High School

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Washington County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
300 W US Highway 150 Byp,  Springfield, KY
Washington County Public Schools
3.6
3.7
507 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Malissa Hutchins
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
520
Verbal
620
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
24
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
21.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
342:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.2%
Female
44.8%
White
83.5%
Male
55.2%
Female
44.8%
Hispanic
8.4%
Black
5%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
<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 Kentucky 120 Students
Eastern Kentucky University 77 Students
University of Louisville 68 Students
Western Kentucky University 67 Students
Elizabethtown Community & Technical College 48 Students
Campbellsville University 45 Students
Bellarmine University 36 Students
Centre College 30 Students
Murray State University 27 Students
Morehead State University 27 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 27 Students
Nursing 27 Students
Psychology 22 Students
Biology 15 Students
Physical Therapy 11 Students
Architecture 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 9 Students
Chemistry 9 Students
Veterinary Sciences 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 49 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/6/2020
I loved this school. It is where I met some of my best friends and the staff is great! I feel like they care when something is wrong and do everything they can to fix it.
5.0 Senior
1/21/2020
I liked very much that we had many opportunities in such a rural area. We have a surplus of classes to choose from, the only thing i could say that should change is the discipline because the school is too lenient on some people.
3.0 Senior
4/18/2019
I liked how we were all close to eachother in my grade. Most kids get along in our school and it's a laid back environment and it's easy to get help with work cause it's not an overcrowded school. We could have better clubs in our school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
1.0 other
3/17/2014
Graduated from this school. Didn't prepare me at all for college. A few of the teachers are extremely rude and I even had one tell me I wouldn't go on to college. I made it to college and will soon graduate with two degrees. There are a few teachers I would thank deeply for believing in, the rest of...
5.0 parent
1/24/2012
My four children graduated from Washington County High School and they are all highly successful. Three out of the four graduated from college without any difficulty at all. They have also gone on to obtain additional degrees. The fourth is still an undergraduate in college. The teachers and adminis...
5.0 student
10/12/2009

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Washington County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Springfield, KY, in the Springfield neighborhood, and is served by the Washington County Public Schools in Kentucky. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 507 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Washington County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $219,388. Discover additional schools in the area, like Commander Academy, Washington County Middle School, St. Dominic School, and more. Learn more about what Springfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Washington County High School.

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