Washington High School vs. Jefferson High School
Should you attend Washington High School or Jefferson 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 West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,458 students in grades 9-12, Washington High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,431 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,458 students
1,431 students
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
88 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#244 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#181 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
66%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Graduation Rate
90%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
389
366
Grade 10 Students
380
361
Grade 11 Students
375
354
Grade 12 Students
314
350
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
15%
12%
% Black
7%
6%
% White
68%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%