500 Reach vs Washington High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
500 Reach
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 12–12
76 students
Washington High
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,180 students
| Measure | 500 Reach Kansas City, Kansas | Washington High Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 100 Top 5% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1 of 296 | #294 of 296 |
| National rank | #1 of 16,910 | #16419 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 12–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 76 | 1,180 |
| Enrollment | 76 | 1,180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.9% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | – | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 6% |
| Math proficiency | – | 2% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •500 Reach scores higher on the Success Index (US) (99.5 vs 12.3).
- •500 Reach does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.9% vs 67%).
- •Washington High is the larger school with 1,180 students compared with 76.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is 500 Reach better than Washington High?
On the Success Index (US), 500 Reach ranks higher (99.5 vs 12.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are 500 Reach and Washington High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
500 Reach: 76. Washington High: 1,180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do 500 Reach and Washington High rank in Kansas?
500 Reach is 1st of 296 and Washington High is 294th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).