Washington High School

Glendale Union High School District (4285)

washington.guhsdaz.org/

1,659 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Washington High School, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Glendale Union High School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is committed to fostering academic excellence while providing a supportive environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. With a long-standing history in the community, Washington High offers a robust curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and a variety of extracurricular activities designed to help students discover their passions and develop leadership skills.

Beyond its academic offerings, Washington High School places a strong emphasis on school spirit and student engagement. The campus serves as a hub for athletics, performing arts, and service organizations, encouraging students to become active participants in their educational journey. By prioritizing both rigorous classroom standards and personal development, the school strives to prepare its graduates to be responsible, productive citizens who are well-equipped to meet the challenges of the modern world.

1,659

Total Students

75.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	1,096
Black	169
Asian	121
Two or More	47
American Indian	70
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,096 (66.1%)
Black
169 (10.2%)
White
155 (9.3%)
Asian
121 (7.3%)
American Indian
70 (4.2%)
Two or More
47 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Glendale Union High School District (4285)
Phone:	(623)915-8400
Website:	http://washington.guhsdaz.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,659
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 9 486

Grade 10 424

Grade 11 385

Grade 12 364