Washington High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cherokee, Iowa 51012 · Cherokee Comm School District
#169 of 319 high schools in Iowa
#2374 of 16,910 nationally
About Washington High School
Washington High School is a public high located in Cherokee, in the Cherokee Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 366 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 169th of 319 ranked high schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is math proficiency (82th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (65th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 366.
There are 3 schools in Cherokee; Washington High School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)39.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Washington High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Washington High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cherokee Elementary School
Cherokee · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
468 students · 1.2 km away
Cherokee Middle School
Cherokee · Public middle · Grades 5–8
329 students · 1.2 km away
Aurelia Elementary School
Aurelia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
124 students · 11 km away
Alta-Aurelia Middle School
Aurelia · Public middle · Grades 5–8
228 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Okoboji High School
Milford · Public high · Grades 9–12
366 students
Riverside Middle/Senior High School
Oakland · Public high · Grades 6–12
365 students
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School
Pocahontas · Public high · Grades 7–12
367 students
Centerville High School
Centerville · Public high · Grades 9–12
368 students
Hinton High School
Hinton · Public high · Grades 7–12
370 students
Mid-Prairie High School
Wellman · Public high · Grades 9–12
362 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Washington High School a good school?
Washington High School has a Success Index (US) of 73.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #169 of 319 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Washington High School rank in Iowa?
Washington High School ranks #169 of 319 high schools in Iowa and #2374 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Washington High School?
Washington High School had 366 students in 2025.
Is Washington High School a elementary school or a high school?
Washington High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Washington High School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Washington High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.