Washington County High School

Washington County
Highway 56
Chatom, AL 36518
395 Students
High School 5th - 12th
School Overview
Washington County High School, located on Highway 56 in Chatom, Alabama, serves as a primary educational institution for students within the Washington County School District. As the central high school for the community, the school is dedicated to preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of academic instruction, extracurricular activities, and career-readiness programs. The school fosters a close-knit environment typical of rural Alabama, emphasizing community involvement and school spirit as core components of the student experience.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Washington County Board of Education, which focuses on providing equitable opportunities and fostering academic growth across its district. Students at Washington County High have access to a variety of courses designed to meet state standards while preparing them for college or the workforce. For those interested in tracking the school's ongoing updates, academic calendars, and district-wide news, the official website at [www.wcbek12.org](http://www.wcbek12.org) serves as the primary portal for communication between the school and the families it serves.
395
Total Students
24.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    285 (72.2%)
  • Black
    69 (17.5%)
  • American Indian
    35 (8.9%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (0.8%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Washington County
Phone: (251)847-2851
Website: http://www.wcbek12.org
Grade Range: 5th - 12th
Total Students: 395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 195
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 50
Grade 6 43
Grade 7 48
Grade 8 54
Grade 9 45
Grade 10 50
Grade 11 61
Grade 12 44
Gender Ratio
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Washington County Career Technical Center
Washington County
0 Students
16478 St Stephens Avenue
Chatom, AL 36518 (2.8 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th