Washington High School
795 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Washington High School, located on the west side of South Bend, Indiana, serves as a comprehensive public secondary school within the South Bend Community School Corporation. Known for its distinct identity as the "Home of the Panthers," the school offers a diverse academic curriculum that includes advanced placement courses, career and technical education programs, and various extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus serves as a significant community hub, emphasizing a commitment to fostering student leadership, school spirit, and academic growth in a multicultural environment.
Beyond its academic offerings, Washington High School maintains a long-standing tradition of athletic and extracurricular excellence, often serving as a focal point for community pride in South Bend. The school focuses on building a supportive culture through various clubs, arts programs, and competitive sports teams, encouraging students to develop their personal interests outside of the classroom. By balancing rigorous educational standards with holistic development, Washington High School strives to equip its students with the skills and character necessary to succeed in their post-secondary endeavors.
Beyond its academic offerings, Washington High School maintains a long-standing tradition of athletic and extracurricular excellence, often serving as a focal point for community pride in South Bend. The school focuses on building a supportive culture through various clubs, arts programs, and competitive sports teams, encouraging students to develop their personal interests outside of the classroom. By balancing rigorous educational standards with holistic development, Washington High School strives to equip its students with the skills and character necessary to succeed in their post-secondary endeavors.
795
Total Students
73.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 75 |
| Hispanic | 228 |
| Black | 426 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 61 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Black426 (53.6%)
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Hispanic228 (28.7%)
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White75 (9.4%)
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Two or More61 (7.7%)
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Asian4 (0.5%)
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American Indian1 (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: | South Bend Community School Corp |
| Phone: | (574)393-5500 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 795 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 73.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 519 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
208
Grade 10
214
Grade 11
220
Grade 12
153
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 208 |
| Grade 10 | 214 |
| Grade 11 | 220 |
| Grade 12 | 153 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 401 | 50.4% |
| Male | 394 | 49.6% |
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