Washington County High School

Summary:

Washington County High School is a public high school in Springfield, Kentucky, serving 521 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Washington County School District, which is ranked 69 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington County High School has shown consistent academic improvement, moving from the 198th best high school in Kentucky in 2018-2019 to the 60th best in 2023-2024, earning a 4-star rating. The school's performance on standardized tests like the ACT and Kentucky State Assessments is generally above the state average, particularly in English and Writing. For example, in 2023-2024, 57% of 11th-graders were proficient or better in ACT English, compared to the state average of 44%. The school has also demonstrated strong performance among specific student subgroups, such as male and white students, who rank in the top quartile of Kentucky high schools. However, the school's performance for Hispanic students and students with disabilities has been less impressive.

When compared to nearby schools, Washington County High School generally outperforms the virtual Commander Academy in the same district, but its performance is more mixed compared to other public high schools like Mercer County Senior High School and Bardstown High School, which have higher statewide rankings and, in some cases, better test scores and graduation rates. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, Washington County High School has shown strong performance for this student subgroup, ranking 43rd out of 274 Kentucky high schools in this category in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 300 West US 150 Bypass
       Springfield, KY  40069


(859) 336-5475

District: Washington County

SchoolDigger Rank:
60th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,657 Help


Feeder schools for Washington County High School:

Elementary:    North Washington Elementary School
    Washington County Elementary School
Middle:    Washington County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  527

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.0%
Hispanic:
8.9%
African American:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington County High School ranks better than 79.3% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.09. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Washington County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Washington County High School has the largest high school student body size in the Washington County School District. Racial makeup is: White (82%), Hispanic (8.9%), African American (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington County High School is 16.8, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Washington County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Washington County High School employs 31.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington County High School is $22,657, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Washington County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington County High School 60th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Washington County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Washington County:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington County 69th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington County High School

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Rank History for all students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 57.12 73rd 217 66.4%
2008 63.03 54th 217 75.1%
2009 56.45 83rd 217 61.8%
2010 61.83 68th 223 69.5%
2011 33.22 161st 226 28.8%
2012 24.19 195th 229 14.8%
2013 33.96 209th 291 28.2%
2014 50.72 155th 290 46.6%
2015 40.86 197th 295 33.2%
2016 44.74 188th 288 34.7%
2017 29.08 221st 287 23.0%
2018 39.83 170th 271 37.3%
2019 32.95 198th 285 30.5%
2021 39.10 154th 267 42.3%
2022 52.85 109th 271 59.8%
2023 44.50 156th 276 43.5%
2024 73.09 60th 290 79.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.23 172nd 226 23.9%
2023 39.26 87th 162 46.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.51 191st 232 17.7%
2019 17.61 216th 254 15.0%
2021 25.71 195th 234 16.7%
2022 41.17 160th 266 39.8%
2023 44.70 145th 272 46.7%
2024 73.95 43rd 274 84.3%
See the entire list of Best Kentucky High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.92 196th 234 16.2%
2019 36.85 180th 249 27.7%
2021 35.49 156th 236 33.9%
2022 49.62 130th 252 48.4%
2023 38.07 164th 253 35.2%
2024 53.43 112th 261 57.1%
See the entire list of Best Kentucky High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.62 79th 166 52.4%
2019 29.60 121st 166 27.1%
2021 39.25 84th 154 45.5%
2022 21.41 137th 153 10.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.97 95th 115 17.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.51 83rd 237 65.0%
2019 30.25 193rd 251 23.1%
2021 31.73 166th 238 30.3%
2022 43.06 133rd 257 48.2%
2023 49.76 117th 259 54.8%
2024 83.00 23rd 262 91.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.98 50th 89 43.8%
2023 51.63 30th 83 63.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.23 107th 124 13.7%
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Rank History for White students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.71 136th 198 31.3%
2019 30.02 167th 219 23.7%
2021 33.03 130th 203 36.0%
2022 51.65 114th 260 56.2%
2023 42.05 143rd 264 45.8%
2024 72.30 51st 273 81.3%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky 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.

Washington County High School Test Scores
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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Washington County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 581 127 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 709
1989 576 110 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 686
1990 575 110 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 685
1991 536 106 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 642
1992 577 107 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 684
1993 598 109 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 709
1994 649 101 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 751
1995 665 92 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 764
1996 665 92 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 764
1997 658 83 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 748
1998 622 92 3 4 0 n/a n/a 1 722
1999 627 88 3 5 1 n/a n/a 1 725
2000 637 76 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 721
2001 645 73 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 729
2002 642 74 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 732
2003 642 74 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 732
2004 517 46 4 12 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2005 531 53 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 598
2006 558 56 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2007 583 53 1 14 0 n/a n/a 2 653
2008 555 60 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2009 525 61 2 11 0 n/a n/a 1 600
2010 510 52 3 16 0 n/a n/a 1 582
2011 462 63 2 19 0 0 0 0 546
2012 479 59 2 28 0 0 0 0 568
2013 484 57 2 26 2 0 0 0 571
2014 437 51 3 19 2 0 0 0 512
2015 441 45 3 23 2 0 0 0 514
2016 452 40 2 31 1 0 1 0 527
2017 448 43 2 36 0 0 3 0 532
2018 464 39 2 40 0 0 8 0 553
2019 463 41 1 36 0 0 7 0 548
2020 408 51 3 32 0 0 11 0 505
2021 425 41 5 27 0 0 14 0 512
2022 411 30 3 40 0 0 12 0 496
2023 438 26 2 41 0 0 14 0 521
2024 432 28 2 47 0 0 18 0 527

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 County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 709 39.1 18.1 n/a
1989 686 38.2 17.9 n/a
1990 685 37.7 18.1 n/a
1991 642 37.8 16.9 n/a
1992 684 38.0 18.0 n/a
1993 709 40.0 17.7 n/a
1994 751 40.4 18.6 n/a
1995 764 42.1 18.1 n/a
1996 764 42.1 18.1 n/a
1997 748 41.6 18.0 25.9
1998 722 39.6 18.2 27.7
1999 725 40.7 17.8 37
2000 721 43.1 16.7 32
2001 729 41.1 17.7 28.8
2002 732 40.8 17.9 55.6
2003 732 40.8 17.9 55.6
2004 579 28.8 20.1 n/a
2005 598 36.5 16.4 n/a
2006 626 36.3 17.2 41.4
2007 653 41.0 15.9 40.2
2008 626 35.2 17.8 40.9
2009 600 35.8 16.8 47.9
2010 582 32.6 17.8 48.4
2011 546 33.8 16.1 46.9
2012 568 32.5 17.4 53
2013 571 37.0 15.4 46.9
2014 512 28.3 18.0 56.4
2015 514 28.0 18.3 51.6
2016 527 30.0 17.5 55.2
2017 532 26.3 20.2 54.9
2018 553 27.3 20.1 55.7
2019 548 29.0 18.8 50.2
2020 505 29.8 16.8 49.9
2021 512 29.8 17.1 47.7
2022 496 29.7 16.6 48.2
2023 521 28.0 18.5 47
2024 527 31.3 16.8 49.5

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 County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 709 39.1 18.1 n/a
1989 686 38.2 17.9 n/a
1990 685 37.7 18.1 n/a
1991 642 37.8 16.9 n/a
1992 684 38.0 18.0 n/a
1993 709 40.0 17.7 n/a
1994 751 40.4 18.6 n/a
1995 764 42.1 18.1 n/a
1996 764 42.1 18.1 n/a
1997 748 41.6 18.0 25.9
1998 722 39.6 18.2 27.7
1999 725 40.7 17.8 37
2000 721 43.1 16.7 32
2001 729 41.1 17.7 28.8
2002 732 40.8 17.9 55.6
2003 732 40.8 17.9 55.6
2004 579 28.8 20.1 n/a
2005 598 36.5 16.4 n/a
2006 626 36.3 17.2 41.4
2007 653 41.0 15.9 40.2
2008 626 35.2 17.8 40.9
2009 600 35.8 16.8 47.9
2010 582 32.6 17.8 48.4
2011 546 33.8 16.1 46.9
2012 568 32.5 17.4 53
2013 571 37.0 15.4 46.9
2014 512 28.3 18.0 56.4
2015 514 28.0 18.3 51.6
2016 527 30.0 17.5 55.2
2017 532 26.3 20.2 54.9
2018 553 27.3 20.1 55.7
2019 548 29.0 18.8 50.2
2020 505 29.8 16.8 49.9
2021 512 29.8 17.1 47.7
2022 496 29.7 16.6 48.2
2023 521 28.0 18.5 47
2024 527 31.3 16.8 49.5

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 County 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)
2018 $307 (2.5%) $148 (1.2%) $455 (3.8%) $9,195 (76.1%) $1,890 (15.6%) $11,085 (91.7%) $12,084
2019 $382 (3.0%) $200 (1.6%) $582 (4.5%) $9,456 (73.8%) $2,151 (16.8%) $11,607 (90.6%) $12,805
2020 $401 (3.1%) $241 (1.9%) $642 (5.0%) $9,991 (77.4%) $2,277 (17.6%) $12,268 (95.0%) $12,910
2021 $482 (3.5%) $440 (3.2%) $923 (6.7%) $9,080 (65.5%) $2,452 (17.7%) $11,531 (83.1%) $13,870
2022 $896 (4.0%) $1,081 (4.8%) $1,976 (8.7%) $9,201 (40.6%) $2,690 (11.9%) $20,580 (90.8%) $22,657

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington County High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 198th of 285 High schoolsRanks 156th of 276 High schools
 13%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English (Washington County High School)41.443
 1.6%
   11th Grade English (Washington County)41.743
 1.3%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Washington County High School)22.428
 5.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Washington County)21.728
 6.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Washington County High School)34.541
 6.5%
   11th Grade Reading (Washington County)34.241
 6.8%
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students548521
 4.9%
African American4126
 36.6%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic3641
 13.9%
Pacific Islander00
White463438
 5.4%
Two or More Races714
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.2%47%
 3.2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 527 students attended Washington County High School.

Students at Washington County High School are 82% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Washington County High School ranks 60th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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

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