Washington Educational Center (Closed 2012)

Washington Educational Center serves 37 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
37 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(10-11)
<50%
76%
(10-11)
<50%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
94%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
(10-11)
21-39%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
2%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington Educational Center?
The graduation rate of Washington Educational Center is 21-39%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 85%.
How many students attend Washington Educational Center?
37 students attend Washington Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Washington Educational Center students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Washington Educational Center offer ?
Washington Educational Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Washington Educational Center part of?
Washington Educational Center is part of Ephrata Area School District.

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