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Washington Unified

California · Public School District
7
Schools
2,548
Students
$19,318
Per-Pupil Spend
+35% nat'l
85.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+33pp vs nat'l
94.1%
Graduation Rate
+7.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Washington Unified is a public school district in California serving 2,548 students across 7 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,318 is above average for a US public school district. 85% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
American Union ElementaryKG–08292
West Fresno ElementaryKG–05640
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
West Fresno Middle06–08318
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Easton Community Day09–120
Easton Continuation High09–1218
Elm High09–1277
Washington High09–121,203
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,318+35% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
61%
23%
State
61.4%
Local (property tax)
22.7%
Federal
15.8%

State funding accounts for 61% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
2,548
Students
85%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.1%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.1% graduation rate — 7.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $19,318 per pupil — 35% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
85% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Washington Unified?
Washington Unified has 7 public schools, serving a total of 2,548 students.
What is the graduation rate for Washington Unified?
The graduation rate is 94.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Washington Unified spend per student?
Washington Unified spends $19,318 per pupil — 35% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Washington Unified?
85% of students in Washington Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Washington Unified?
No, Washington Unified does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Washington Unified serve?
Washington Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Washington Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Washington Unified is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.