Adams High School vs. Washington High School
Should you attend Adams High School or Washington High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Adams High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Diversity
Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,966 students in grades 9-12, Adams High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 795 students in grades 9-12, Washington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,966 students
795 students
Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
73 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#949 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1701 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
≤5%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
10-14%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
6-9%
Graduation Rate
90%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
481
208
Grade 10 Students
491
214
Grade 11 Students
532
220
Grade 12 Students
462
153
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
29%
29%
% Black
29%
54%
% White
32%
9%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%