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Washington Local

Ohio · Public School District
11
Schools
6,877
Students
$19,325
Per-Pupil Spend
+35% nat'l
44.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-8pp vs nat'l
88.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Washington Local is a public school district in Ohio serving 6,877 students across 11 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,325 is above average for a US public school district. 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (11)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Jefferson Junior High School06–07524
Washington Junior High School07–08510
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Whitmer High School09–122,247
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,325+35% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
35%
49%
State
35.5%
Local (property tax)
48.7%
Federal
15.8%

Funding is shared between state (35%) and local sources (49%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
6,877
Students
44%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.0%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateOhio →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,325 per pupil — 35% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Washington Local?
Washington Local has 11 public schools, serving a total of 6,877 students.
What is the graduation rate for Washington Local?
The graduation rate is 88.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Washington Local spend per student?
Washington Local spends $19,325 per pupil — 35% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Washington Local?
44% of students in Washington Local qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Washington Local?
No, Washington Local does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Washington Local serve?
Washington Local serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Washington Local?
The median opportunity score across schools in Washington Local is 45/100. 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.