A-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B+
  2. Diversity
    A-
  3. Teachers
    B
  4. College Prep
    A-
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A
  6. Health & Safety
    A-
  7. Administration
    A
  8. Sports
    B+
  9. Food
    B+
  10. Resources & Facilities
    A-
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Address
501 N Sycamore Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
Telephone
(605) 367-7970
Website
sf.k12.sd.us

Washington High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
64%
Percent Proficient - Math
45%
Average Graduation Rate
84%
Average SAT
1310
9 responses
Average ACT
25
133 responses
AP Enrollment
19%
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Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A-
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.20 responses
Poll
95%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.20 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 42 responses
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  • Homecoming
    43%
  • Beach bash
    26%
  • Prom
    12%
  • Honor Fest
    7%
  • Academic Letter
    5%
  • JROTC Competitions
    2%
  • Marching Band Competitions
    2%

Students

Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,058
Free or Reduced Lunch
43%
95%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.22 responses
86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.22 responses
86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.22 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
16:1
Average Teacher Salary
—
Teachers in First/Second Year
4.3%
78%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.37 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.37 responses
86%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.37 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$10,057/ year
National
$12,239
88%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.41 responses
56%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.41 responses
76%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.41 responses
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I transferred to Washington Junior year from a private Catholic school Duchesne. Washington was very welcoming to say the least and I fit in very well. However, there is no school pride. Too much segregation between groups of people. In this school there is so much good people but at the same time, as compared to my other school, bad people doing bad things that take away from the overall school experience. I would love to see as a public school more coming together whether its at sports games or activities, because this school lacks a overlapping sense of pride regardless of who you are.
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I love how connected everyone at WHS. All students are so supportive of one another and I have seen the student body and faculty come together on multiple occasions over the last few years. The school spirit and excitement for success is pulsing through a majority of the students here. The diversity of students makes it so unique from other schools in the area and it truly feels like one big family. Overall, I love Washington and wouldn't have wanted to spend my time anywhere else! Go Warriors!
WHS has over 70 clubs and extracurricular activities for students. There is a club or activity for everyone. Anything from Ski club and green club, to show choir and football, there's so many choices. I think that all of the activities at Washington have good advisors and do great things! There's also a lot of opportunities for students to have a say in administration and the way the school is run in different councils and elected committees.