Washington District
36,961 Students
55 Schools
District Overview
Headquartered at 121 W Tabernacle in St. George, Utah, Washington District is an active, open public school system dedicated to delivering comprehensive educational opportunities across southwestern Utah. Operating primarily within a vibrant midsize city setting that also spans surrounding rural landscapes—which account for roughly 28% of the district's footprint—the system oversees a broad network of 55 operational schools. Serving learners from prekindergarten through 12th grade, Washington District combines urban-suburban educational resources with responsive community outreach, ensuring its administrative leadership remains accessible to families and researchers via washk12.org or directly through its central headquarters.
With a dynamic student body of nearly 37,000 enrolled children, the district reflects a diverse tapestry of backgrounds, including Hispanic, Pacific Islander, Native American, Asian, Black, and multi-racial student populations. Supporting this expansive learner base is a dedicated workforce of more than 6,500 full-time equivalent staff members, including nearly 3,200 classroom teachers, roughly 368 instructional aides, and over 2,960 specialized support personnel. This strong staffing foundation enables Washington District to maintain a well-resourced learning environment tailored to foster academic achievement, individualized instruction, and holistic student development across all grade levels.
With a dynamic student body of nearly 37,000 enrolled children, the district reflects a diverse tapestry of backgrounds, including Hispanic, Pacific Islander, Native American, Asian, Black, and multi-racial student populations. Supporting this expansive learner base is a dedicated workforce of more than 6,500 full-time equivalent staff members, including nearly 3,200 classroom teachers, roughly 368 instructional aides, and over 2,960 specialized support personnel. This strong staffing foundation enables Washington District to maintain a well-resourced learning environment tailored to foster academic achievement, individualized instruction, and holistic student development across all grade levels.
55
Total Schools
36,961
Total Students
3,198.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 27,464 |
| Hispanic | 6,704 |
| Black | 307 |
| Asian | 348 |
| Two or More | 1,163 |
| American Indian | 438 |
| Pacific Islander | 536 |
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White27,464 (74.3%)
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Hispanic6,704 (18.1%)
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Two or More1,163 (3.1%)
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Pacific Islander536 (1.5%)
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American Indian438 (1.2%)
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Asian348 (0.9%)
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Black307 (0.8%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 29 |
| Middle | 5 |
| High | 10 |
| Other | 12 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 55 |
| Students: | 36,961* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 3,198.6* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.6 |
Schools in Washington District
Found 56 Schools
1,324 Students
High School 10th - 12th
796 Students
Other Pre-K - 9th
595 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
0 Students
High School 9th - 12th
35 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
802 Students
Middle School 6th - 7th
481 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
533 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
653 Students
Middle School 6th - 7th
1,547 Students
High School 6th - 12th
2,693 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
913 Students
Middle School 6th - 7th
552 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
468 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
311 Students
High School 7th - 12th
276 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th