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Washington Senior High School

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Washington Senior High School ranks 410 th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

410^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 51% of Florida high schools

Summary

Washington Senior High School is a public high school located in Pensacola, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,691 students. The school is part of the Escambia District, which is ranked 52 out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington Senior High School consistently underperforms compared to the Escambia district and the state of Florida in various standardized tests. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had only 38% proficiency in Algebra 1 EOC, compared to 50% for the Escambia district and 60% for the state. The school also has a lower four-year graduation rate, ranging from 80.5% to 89.7% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 30.9% to 35.9% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average.

When comparing Washington Senior High School to nearby schools in the Escambia District, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming compared to its peers. For instance, West Florida High School/Technical, a magnet school located within the same district, consistently outperforms Washington Senior High School in test scores and graduation rates. The data suggests that Washington Senior High School could benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the areas of concern, such as improving test scores, increasing graduation rates, and reducing chronic absenteeism.

1,676

Students ?

21.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,349

Per pupil spending ?

45.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6000 College Pkwy
Pensacola, FL 32504

(850) 475-5257

District: Escambia

Feeder schools for Washington Senior High School:

Elementary:	Cordova Park Elementary School
	O. J. Semmes Elementary School
	Reinhardt Holm Elementary School
	Scenic Heights Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

41.4%

White:

38.4%

Hispanic:

9.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 36th percentile in 2017 → 51st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 51st (2025) from a 36th-percentile low (2017)

✓Above the Florida median (51st percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (57% vs 62% meeting standards)

!Algebra 1 scores 22 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg55%

Florida avg62%

410^th of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Top 49%▲ up 12 pts since 2016

From bottom 40% (2016) to top 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 10High Schools in the Escambia

52^nd of 67Escambia among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	44.1	410 of 844	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.7	368 of 807	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	36.4	429 of 792	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.4	417 of 774	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.5	426 of 746	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.4	410 of 734	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.3	402 of 716	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	30.6	456 of 714	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	35.2	419 of 693	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	55.9	271 of 687	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	55.7	235 of 648	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	51.0	230 of 606	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	60.2	264 of 622	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	54.9	312 of 620	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	62.3	227 of 587	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	58.8	245 of 577	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.6	201 of 563	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	67.0	146 of 477	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	69.3	145 of 487	70.2%	★★★★☆
2004	72.5	124 of 484	74.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

US History77%+6 vs state

Biology 169%~ state avg

English Language Arts51%-6 vs state

Geometry47%-8 vs state

Algebra 138%-22 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)					FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Washington Senior High School	Public	9-12	6000 College Pkwy	Pensacola	32504	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 475-5257	1,676	79	21.2	45.8%	644 (38.4%)	694 (41.4%)	159 (9.5%)	40 (2.4%)	3 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	132 (7.9%)	44.1	410^th of 844 public high schools	51.4%		44.7	368^th of 807 public high schools	54.4%	42				49.0	53.0					38.0	47.0	69.0	77.0		$9,349	$561	$8,788
Pace Program	Public	6-12	1028 Underwood Ave	Pensacola	32504	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 478-7060	57	7	8.1	94.7%	24 (42.1%)	24 (42.1%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (14.0%)								(n/a)															$10,541	$2,934	$7,608
Escambia County Acceleration Academy	Public	8-12	6601 N Davis Hwy	Pensacola	32504	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 517-4111	205	5	41.0	51.2%	118 (57.6%)	48 (23.4%)	16 (7.8%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.3%)	5.6	736^th of 844 public high schools	12.8%		12.1	666^th of 807 public high schools	17.5%	70				25.0	23.0					17.0	4.0	26.0	28.0		$7,279	$298	$6,980
West Florida High School/Technical	Public, Magnet	9-12	150 E Burgess Rd	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	Yes	No	No	(850) 876-7300	1,322	65	20.1	35.9%	643 (48.6%)	334 (25.3%)	140 (10.6%)	72 (5.4%)	4 (0.3%)	5 (0.4%)	124 (9.4%)	73.1	126^th of 844 public high schools	85.1%		76.8	89^th of 807 public high schools	89.0%	37				75.0	79.0					46.0	66.0	88.0	89.0		$9,074	$444	$8,631
Escambia School District Jail Prog.	Public	6-12	30 E Texar Dr	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 436-9713	6	1	6.0		1 (16.7%)	4 (66.7%)	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
County Administrative Annex	Public	9-12	40 E Texar Dr	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 429-2977	78	0		3.8%	33 (42.3%)	31 (39.7%)	9 (11.5%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	3 (3.8%)								(n/a)
Pensacola High School	Public	9-12	500 W Maxwell St	Pensacola	32501	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-1500	1,221	61	20.0	52.0%	304 (24.9%)	528 (43.2%)	222 (18.2%)	84 (6.9%)	5 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	74 (6.1%)	34.8	528^th of 844 public high schools	37.4%		29.6	548^th of 807 public high schools	32.1%	20				49.0	40.0					34.0	55.0	57.0	69.0		$10,218	$785	$9,432
Success Academy	Public	6-12	7045 Wymart Rd	Pensacola	32526	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 941-6100	236	22	10.7	62.3%	88 (37.3%)	114 (48.3%)	14 (5.9%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.2%)	3.7	765^th of 844 public high schools	9.4%		4.1	734^th of 807 public high schools	9.0%	31	23.0	24.0	20.0	18.0	11.0	0.0	10.0	3.0	3.0	15.0	2.0	22.0	26.0	20.0	$16,559	$1,484	$15,074
George Stone Technical College	Public	9-12	2400 Longleaf Dr	Pensacola	32526	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 941-6200	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pine Forest High School	Public	9-12	2500 Longleaf Dr	Pensacola	32526	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 941-6150	1,604	82	19.5	55.6%	412 (25.7%)	814 (50.7%)	214 (13.3%)	39 (2.4%)	7 (0.4%)	6 (0.4%)	112 (7.0%)	25.4	628^th of 844 public high schools	25.6%		23.2	612^th of 807 public high schools	24.2%	16				36.0	32.0					34.0	38.0	53.0	64.0		$9,647	$853	$8,794

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Senior High School

What district is Washington Senior High School in?

Escambia

How many students attend Washington Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,676 students attended Washington Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Washington Senior High School?

Students at Washington Senior High School are 41% African American, 38% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Washington Senior High School a good school?

Washington Senior High School ranks 410^th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Washington Senior High School?

Washington Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cordova Park Elementary School
Elementary : O. J. Semmes Elementary School
Elementary : Reinhardt Holm Elementary School
Elementary : Scenic Heights Elementary School

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