Washington High School

Summary:

Washington High School is a public high school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Glendale Union High School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 66% Hispanic, 11.16% White, 10.02% African American, 6.26% Asian, 3.59% Native American, 0.17% Pacific Islander, and 2.79% two or more races.

Washington High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 118 out of 285 high schools in 2018-2019 to 225 out of 469 high schools in 2022-2023. Its SchoolDigger rating has also varied, ranging from 2 stars out of 5 to 4 stars out of 5 over the past decade. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with higher rankings for Native American and Pacific Islander students, as well as English Language Learner and Foster Care students. Washington High School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.9% to 92.3% over the past five years, and a low dropout rate, ranging from 0.7% to 1.1%.

Academically, Washington High School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the district and state averages, ranging from 14% to 36%. Nearby schools, such as Cortez High School, have a similar performance profile, while charter schools like Empower College Prep High School, Career and College Prep, and Cornerstone Charter School have even lower rankings and academic performance. The school's per-student spending has fluctuated, and the student-teacher ratio has remained relatively stable.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2217 W Glendale Ave
       Phoenix, AZ  85021-7729


(623) 915-8400

District: Glendale Union High School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
168th of 270 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,567 Help


Feeder schools for Washington High School:

Elementary:    Maryland Elementary School
    Ocotillo School
    Orangewood School

Student/teacher ratio:  24.3 Help
Number of students:  1,702

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.3%
White:
10.6%
African American:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington High School ranks worse than 62.2% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks 7th among 10 ranked high schools in the Glendale Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.76. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Washington High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.3%), White (10.6%), African American (10.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington High School is 24.3. 8 high schools in the Glendale Union High School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Washington High School employs 69.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington High School is $9,567. 7 high schools in the Glendale Union High School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington High School 168th of 270 Arizona public high schools. (See Washington High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Glendale Union High School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Glendale Union High School District 193rd of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington High School

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Rank History for all students at Washington High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 70.84 126th 395 68.1%
2010 75.68 99th 403 75.4%
2011 63.75 155th 397 61.0%
2012 61.57 187th 471 60.3%
2013 66.27 175th 491 64.4%
2014 71.46 123rd 394 68.8%
2015 34.89 148th 261 43.3%
2016 52.02 146th 406 64.0%
2017 52.88 134th 416 67.8%
2018 56.41 121st 420 71.2%
2019 49.37 118th 285 58.6%
2021 51.47 197th 509 61.3%
2022 41.32 202nd 464 56.5%
2023 43.58 225th 469 52.0%
2024 33.76 168th 270 37.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Washington High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.58 193rd 374 48.4%
2022 31.75 182nd 282 35.5%
2023 30.60 144th 199 27.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Washington High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.21 25th 45 44.4%
2021 44.58 29th 312 90.7%
2022 46.96 42nd 258 83.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Washington High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.06 135th 155 12.9%
2021 39.17 194th 422 54.0%
2022 43.20 143rd 380 62.4%
2023 27.28 114th 172 33.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 45.10 72nd 168 57.1%
2023 44.44 175th 347 49.6%
2024 48.03 75th 172 56.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Washington High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.10 69th 168 58.9%
2022 28.02 72nd 150 52.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Washington High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.86 152nd 354 57.1%
2019 47.23 120th 247 51.4%
2021 55.18 182nd 492 63.0%
2022 45.51 193rd 456 57.7%
2023 36.30 238th 406 41.4%
2024 34.61 127th 200 36.5%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Washington High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.16 26th 130 80.0%
2022 60.01 25th 116 78.4%
2023 66.29 9th 25 64.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Washington High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.07 155th 370 58.1%
2019 48.75 95th 238 60.1%
2021 46.15 219th 492 55.5%
2022 36.86 224th 455 50.8%
2023 46.84 196th 429 54.3%
2024 26.27 149th 219 32.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Washington High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.77 70th 83 15.7%
2019 10.26 44th 44 0.0%
2021 45.46 146th 231 36.8%
2022 31.92 175th 238 26.5%
2023 24.59 116th 146 20.5%
2024 0.92 30th 30 0.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Washington High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.45 47th 122 61.5%
2019 56.07 15th 33 54.5%
2021 44.13 138th 306 54.9%
2022 47.28 126th 301 58.1%
2023 38.28 110th 201 45.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Washington High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.00 90th 311 71.1%
2019 64.89 41st 183 77.6%
2021 52.80 172nd 479 64.1%
2022 46.61 170th 441 61.5%
2023 45.57 182nd 379 52.0%
2024 41.37 91st 170 46.5%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Washington High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.50 2nd 68 97.1%
2021 60.19 53rd 256 79.3%
2022 48.60 81st 255 68.2%
2023 44.44 59th 128 53.9%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Washington High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.21 41st 94 56.4%
2022 94.02 1st 129 99.2%
2023 61.20 11th 41 73.2%
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Rank History for White students at Washington High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.87 131st 291 55.0%
2019 40.51 116th 217 46.5%
2021 56.71 180th 448 59.8%
2022 45.08 196th 409 52.1%
2023 44.47 206th 371 44.5%
2024 58.08 68th 184 63.0%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Washington High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1872 41 29 76 15 n/a n/a -195 1838
1989 1250 37 129 158 19 n/a n/a -205 1388
1990 1147 46 121 199 29 n/a n/a -402 1140
1991 1030 47 33 106 27 n/a n/a -125 1118
1992 941 51 28 111 34 n/a n/a 0 1165
1993 902 52 43 162 26 n/a n/a 0 1185
1994 979 62 41 196 31 n/a n/a 0 1309
1995 923 93 50 243 48 n/a n/a 0 1357
1996 923 93 50 243 48 n/a n/a 0 1357
1997 963 100 51 279 49 n/a n/a 0 1442
1998 913 108 66 299 45 n/a n/a 0 1431
1999 924 125 62 331 43 n/a n/a 0 1485
2000 929 139 63 422 64 n/a n/a 0 1617
2001 904 141 63 435 71 n/a n/a 0 1614
2002 886 149 54 473 70 n/a n/a 0 1632
2003 886 149 54 473 70 n/a n/a 0 1632
2004 782 141 56 478 54 n/a n/a 0 1511
2005 677 139 50 549 71 n/a n/a 0 1486
2006 634 160 59 687 72 n/a n/a 0 1612
2007 542 169 57 735 70 n/a n/a 0 1573
2008 448 183 60 836 61 n/a n/a 0 1588
2009 410 179 74 889 64 n/a n/a 0 1616
2010 417 178 93 929 74 n/a n/a 0 1691
2011 399 174 97 943 68 2 6 0 1689
2012 392 169 91 1012 60 1 8 0 1733
2013 374 190 83 1041 56 3 9 0 1756
2014 341 192 90 1060 64 0 12 0 1759
2015 318 193 100 1027 58 2 16 0 1714
2016 288 230 98 1048 57 4 15 0 1740
2017 245 215 112 1068 69 2 18 0 1729
2018 220 189 98 1053 66 3 9 0 1638
2019 214 194 115 1117 74 1 8 0 1723
2020 182 195 119 1170 77 2 30 0 1775
2021 212 201 111 1178 68 7 29 0 1806
2022 220 206 110 1190 72 6 41 0 1845
2023 196 176 110 1159 63 3 49 0 1756
2024 181 175 111 1112 71 1 51 0 1702

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Washington High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1838 75.8 24.2 n/a
1989 1388 69.4 20.0 n/a
1990 1140 59.6 19.1 n/a
1991 1118 52.8 21.1 n/a
1992 1165 54.0 21.5 n/a
1993 1185 57.4 20.6 n/a
1994 1309 59.6 22.0 n/a
1995 1357 63.2 21.5 n/a
1996 1357 63.2 21.5 n/a
1997 1442 62.8 23.0 n/a
1998 1431 67.2 21.3 n/a
1999 1485 69.8 21.3 n/a
2000 1617 72.0 22.5 n/a
2001 1614 76.6 21.1 n/a
2002 1632 74.6 21.9 n/a
2003 1632 74.6 21.9 n/a
2004 1511 73.4 20.6 n/a
2005 1486 71.0 20.9 44.8
2006 1612 70.2 23.0 65
2007 1573 73.0 21.5 49.5
2008 1588 73.4 21.6 62.8
2009 1616 73.8 21.9 61
2010 1691 72.2 23.4 69.4
2011 1689 74.0 22.8 68.7
2012 1733 73.6 23.5 65.6
2013 1756 80.2 21.8 72.9
2014 1759 77.0 22.8 71.6
2015 1714 74.0 23.1 73.3
2016 1740 75.0 23.2 73.8
2017 1729 76.2 22.6 n/a
2018 1638 79.2 20.6 70.9
2019 1723 78.2 22.0 68.9
2020 1775 82.0 21.6 71.9
2021 1806 78.4 23.0 n/a
2022 1845 79.2 23.2 33.4
2023 1756 77.2 22.7 60
2024 1702 69.8 24.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Washington High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1838 75.8 24.2 n/a
1989 1388 69.4 20.0 n/a
1990 1140 59.6 19.1 n/a
1991 1118 52.8 21.1 n/a
1992 1165 54.0 21.5 n/a
1993 1185 57.4 20.6 n/a
1994 1309 59.6 22.0 n/a
1995 1357 63.2 21.5 n/a
1996 1357 63.2 21.5 n/a
1997 1442 62.8 23.0 n/a
1998 1431 67.2 21.3 n/a
1999 1485 69.8 21.3 n/a
2000 1617 72.0 22.5 n/a
2001 1614 76.6 21.1 n/a
2002 1632 74.6 21.9 n/a
2003 1632 74.6 21.9 n/a
2004 1511 73.4 20.6 n/a
2005 1486 71.0 20.9 44.8
2006 1612 70.2 23.0 65
2007 1573 73.0 21.5 49.5
2008 1588 73.4 21.6 62.8
2009 1616 73.8 21.9 61
2010 1691 72.2 23.4 69.4
2011 1689 74.0 22.8 68.7
2012 1733 73.6 23.5 65.6
2013 1756 80.2 21.8 72.9
2014 1759 77.0 22.8 71.6
2015 1714 74.0 23.1 73.3
2016 1740 75.0 23.2 73.8
2017 1729 76.2 22.6 n/a
2018 1638 79.2 20.6 70.9
2019 1723 78.2 22.0 68.9
2020 1775 82.0 21.6 71.9
2021 1806 78.4 23.0 n/a
2022 1845 79.2 23.2 33.4
2023 1756 77.2 22.7 60
2024 1702 69.8 24.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Washington High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $454 (5.0%) $240 (2.7%) $1,148 (12.7%) $7,123 (79.0%) $1,194 (13.2%) $8,317 (92.3%) $9,012
2021 $937 (12.3%) $215 (2.8%) $2,090 (27.4%) $5,620 (73.8%) $845 (11.1%) $6,465 (84.9%) $7,618
2022 $459 (4.8%) $103 (1.1%) $1,022 (10.7%) $7,552 (78.9%) $1,452 (15.2%) $9,004 (94.1%) $9,567

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 118th of 285 High schoolsRanks 225th of 469 High schools
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17231756
 1.9%
African American194176
 9.3%
American Indian7463
 14.9%
Asian115110
 4.3%
Hispanic11171159
 3.8%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White214196
 8.4%
Two or More Races849
 512.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.9%60%
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Students at Washington High School are 65% Hispanic, 11% White, 10% African American, 7% Asian, 4% American Indian, 3% Two or more races.

Washington High School ranks 168th of 270 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,702 students attended Washington High School.

Washington High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Maryland Elementary School
Elementary : Ocotillo School
Elementary : Orangewood School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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