Washington High School
School Overview
Washington High School is a public school located in Cherokee, Iowa. It is a school in Cherokee Community School District district.
According to the Iowa state assessment result, about 67% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 72% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 288 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 22 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 288 students are attending Washington High School. By gender, there are 143 and 145 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Washington High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 26 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 25 | 9 | 16 |
| Total | 26 | 9 | 17 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 22 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Washington High School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. All teachers are certified. 95.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 22 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 22 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 4.5% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 288 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 2,773 Households |
| Population | 5,697 |
| Male | 2,910 |
| Female | 3,230 |
| Child Population | 1,267 |
| Total Housing Units | 2,872 Units |
| Average House Value | $99,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $556 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.30% |
| Average Household Income | $52,765 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 95.56% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Washington High School offers 1 advanced placement (AP) program. Total 14 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 68 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Washington High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 1 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 14 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 14 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 68 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Cherokee Comm School District
In Cherokee Comm School District, 3 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.