Washington High School

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Washington High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
600 Blue Jay Dr,  Washington, MO
Washington School District
3.8
2.6
1,263 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Kelle N Mccallum
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
78
Full Time Teachers
78
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
37
AP Pass Rate
73%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
312:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
White
94.2%
Two or more races
2.8%
Hispanic
1.5%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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 Missouri 202 Students
Missouri State University 177 Students
East Central College 137 Students
Maryville University of St. Louis 126 Students
Southeast Missouri State University 122 Students
Truman State University 98 Students
Saint Louis University 92 Students
University of Missouri—St. Louis 77 Students
Missouri University of Science and Technology 77 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 73 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 64 Students
Business 61 Students
Biology 44 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 35 Students
Psychology 32 Students
Education 28 Students
Marketing 23 Students
Mechanical Engineering 23 Students
Accounting 22 Students
Elementary Education 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 136 Reviews
2.0 Alum
7/23/2025
In my high school year, there were a lot of fights that broke out; there were an upwards of 5 fights in the last semester alone. And the administration did nothing to help lessen this number. In fact, the newspaper did a short peace in relation to the fighting, providing nationwide statistics on violence and crime relating to in-school fighting and ways to prevent it. But we all knew it was meant to be a jab at the administration.
5.0 Senior
10/5/2024
I love Washington. There is a very tight-knit community with a lot of traditions. I have learned so much and the Art Department especially has had a huge impact on my life. It has truly been a wonderful past 4 years!
3.0 Senior
11/3/2022
Washington High School is still growing. I have not had the greatest experience because of the pandemic but through my junior year, they had improved. The teachers are lovely and have always inspired me to do more.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/29/2026
Our child had an incredible experience at this high school and they set him up for success beginning their freshman year and now they are on their way to college in The Fall. Thanks WHS and counselors!
5.0 parent
4/27/2023
An excellent education for every student through to graduation.
1.0 parent
3/11/2022
WHS has always had a severe bullying problem, my parents generation, my generation and now my daughter’s one. It’s not typical “kids being kids” but an outright culture that tolerates and encourages abusive behavior towards the out group. Children are bullied relentlessly if they are not “jocks” or...
1.0 parent
12/7/2014
This high school has been largely disappointing. The teachers just don't pay attention to what the kids are doing. They have so little supervision. My son was bullied so bad he just refused to go to high school, we decided it was not safe for him to be there and proceeded to home school him. It is a...

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Washington High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Washington, MO, in the Washington neighborhood, and is served by the Washington School District in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,263 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Washington 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 3.52, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $310,071. Discover additional schools in the area, like St. Francis Borgia High School, Washington Middle School, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, and more. Learn more about what Washington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Washington High School.

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