For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,448 students in Washington Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in Washington Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,360 Schools
# Students
2,448 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Washington Unified School District, which is ranked #1399 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1406 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
12%
% Hispanic
79%
56%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
5%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,341 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,194 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,341
$19,978
Spending / Student
$16,194
$18,399
Best Washington Unified School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Easton Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5865 South Clara Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
American Union Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2801 West Adams Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5650
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5650
Gr: K-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Washington High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6041 South Elm Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 485-8805
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 485-8805
Gr: 9-12 | 1,115 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Elm High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5865 South Clara Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
West Fresno Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2910 South Ivy St.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5615
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5615
Gr: K-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
West Fresno Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2888 South Ivy St.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5607
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5607
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Easton Community Day
Alternative School
5865 South Clara Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington Unified School District?
Washington Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,448 students.
What is the rank of Washington Unified School District?
Washington Unified School District is ranked #1399 out of 1,908 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington Unified School District?
79% of Washington Unified School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington Unified School District?
Washington Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Washington Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,194 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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