Washington High School vs. Adams High School
Should you attend Washington High School or Adams High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Adams High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 795 students in grades 9-12, Washington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,966 students in grades 9-12, Adams High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
795 students
1,966 students
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
130 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1701 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#949 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
16%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
208
481
Grade 10 Students
214
491
Grade 11 Students
220
532
Grade 12 Students
153
462
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
29%
29%
% Black
54%
29%
% White
9%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%