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Washington Senior High School vs. West Florida High School/technical

Should you attend Washington Senior High School or West Florida High School/technical? 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.
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School Overview

School
Washington Senior High School
6000 College Pkwy
Pensacola, FL 32504
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
West Florida High School/technical
150 E Burgess Rd
Pensacola, FL 32503
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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West Florida High School/technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,691 students in grades 9-12, Washington Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida 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 Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,345 students in grades 9-12, West Florida High School/technical ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,691 students
1,345 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Washington Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Florida High School/technical over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Washington Senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Florida High School/technical.
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
58 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Washington Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Florida High School/technical over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Washington Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Escambia School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Florida High School/technical with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Escambia School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2902 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#497 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Washington Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Florida High School/technical, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
70%
(Top 20% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Escambia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Florida High School/technical who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Escambia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
74%
(Top 20% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Escambia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Florida High School/technical who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Escambia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
66%
(Top 20% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
90%
(Top 5% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Escambia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Florida High School/technical who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Escambia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
87%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
98%
(Top 10% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Washington Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Escambia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of West Florida High School/technical with the average graduation rate observed in the Escambia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Washington Senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of West Florida High School/technical by grade.
Grade 9 Students
481
394
Grade 10 Students
395
358
Grade 11 Students
463
309
Grade 12 Students
352
284

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Washington Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Escambia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Florida High School/technical, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Escambia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Washington Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Escambia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Florida High School/technical, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Escambia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
40%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Washington Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Escambia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Florida High School/technical, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Escambia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
39%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Washington Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Escambia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Florida High School/technical, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Escambia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Washington Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Escambia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Florida High School/technical, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Escambia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.68
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Washington Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Escambia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Florida High School/technical, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Escambia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Washington Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Escambia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Florida High School/technical, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Escambia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Washington Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Escambia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Florida High School/technical, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Escambia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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