Washington-Nile Local

Washington-Nile Local is an open, traditional public school district operating independently of any supervisory union or charter network. Situated at 15332 US Highway 52 in West Portsmouth, Ohio (45663), the district serves a rural fringe community within the Portsmouth metropolitan area, located across Ohio's 39014 State Senate District, 39090 State House District, and 3902 US Congressional District. Across its three operational schools, the district delivers a complete academic structure spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Community members, prospective families, and educational researchers can connect with the district by phone at (740) 858-1111 or visit their official website at http://www.west.k12.oh.us.

In the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, Washington-Nile Local reports a total enrollment of 1,177 students, comprising 566 female and 611 male learners. The grade distribution includes 37 pre-kindergarten students, 85 kindergarteners, and primary through secondary grade cohorts culminating in 71 12th-grade seniors. Demographically, the student population consists of 1,080 White students, 45 multiracial students, 35 Hispanic students, 8 Black students, 4 Pacific Islander students, 3 American Indian students, and 2 Asian students. To support this student body, the district utilizes a workforce of 427.26 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, which includes 162.18 FTE teachers, 6 FTE instructional aides, and 259.08 FTE support staff positions.