Washington District

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.
55
Total Schools
36,961
Total Students
3,198.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington District
Demographic Student Count
White27,464
Hispanic6,704
Black307
Asian348
Two or More1,163
American Indian438
Pacific Islander536
  • White
    27,464 (74.3%)
  • Hispanic
    6,704 (18.1%)
  • Two or More
    1,163 (3.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    536 (1.5%)
  • American Indian
    438 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    348 (0.9%)
  • Black
    307 (0.8%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Washington District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary29
Middle5
High10
Other12
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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