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Washington High School

Charles Town, WV 25414

Phone: (304) 885-5110
Fax: (304) 885-5108
District: Jefferson County Schools

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public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 1458 students

Washington High School, a public school located in Charles Town, WV, serves grades 9-12 in the Jefferson County Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

Washington High School is a public school located in Charles Town, WV. 1458 students attend Washington High School.

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Category	Rating	Details
College Readiness	3/10	The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2024 4-year high school graduation rate data from West Virginia Department of Education, and using 2023 demographic data from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Posted: August 17, 2025

Ive really noticed how much this school has improved over the last few years. The teachers and staff have put in a lot of effort to create a better learning environment, and it shows.

Posted: August 17, 2025

This is a great school that really cares about its students. The teachers work hard to make sure everyone understands the material, and theyre always willing to help outside of class. There are a lot of clubs, sports, and activities, so theres something for everyone to get involved in.

Posted: August 17, 2025

This high school is truly exceptional! The teachers are passionate about what they do and are always willing to go the extra mile to help students succeed. They challenge students academically while also providing support, ensuring that every student feels capable and confident in reaching their goals

Posted: August 17, 2025

Posted: June 14, 2024

My daughter and many of her friends excelled at Washington. They all went to colleges with most receiving academic scholarships. It is what YOU make it.

Posted: June 14, 2024

Posted: October 20, 2022

Do yourself a favor and send your kid to Jefferson. The way staff treat students, ESPECIALLY those with special needs, makes me violently sick. The principal, the administration staff, counselors and even the nurse are nothing more than mere bullies, who will lie straight to parents faces to cover and protect themselves. Setting aside my own personal problems with this school, I have heard time and time again from previous students and their parents about their treatment by staff members. They would rather look a problematic child in the eyes and tell them they should drop out because there's no hope for them, rather than actually help them when they are struggling. Their IEP program is a huge joke, and offers little to none extra assistance for children that need it, and oftentimes will leave children so far behind that it's near impossible for them to catch up to. They pick favorites, and pick on the rest. I have seen nothing but trauma and pain from this school, especially from children with mental health problems or disabilities. Any child I have ever seen that has had a problem whether academically or internally within the school, excelled as soon as they transferred to Jefferson. Jefferson is a far superior school in every way possible.

Posted: October 20, 2022

Posted: July 6, 2021

This school was the worst experience of my life. The teachers and staff ignore bullying, even when brought to their attention. Theres no evidence and they didnt see it, so it cant be true. The nurse is the rudest person Ive ever met. Worse than the principal. They dont care about your child or their grades, unless, of course, youre an athlete. Dont bother with this school. Your kids would be better off at Jefferson High School.

Posted: July 6, 2021

Posted: June 10, 2021

During my stay at Washington Highschool, I can confirm that most teachers could care less about their students, and are more worried about their personal agendas. Teachers here lack enthusiasm and seem to have a hard time actually connecting with students. I can say, as a student here I can barely remember a single lesson, and teachers never left a big impact. I have barely seen the principle out in the halls, and I don't believe I've ever said a word to her, nor has she had a conversation with me. As I said earlier, teachers lack emotional connection with students. They don't know how to relate to us, and their lessons are awfully boring. Teachers need to bring interaction into their lessons, instead of constant note taking and constant busy-work

Posted: June 10, 2021

Posted: August 22, 2017

It just feels like the children are all meant to fit a mold. They are all different and have different needs, do not label. Not a good experience as a parent and my boys feel the same. Doctors notes given but child considered absent anyway, I guess we should keep kids from getting serious medical issues.

Posted: July 18, 2014

If you are considering moving to this area and have school aged children RUN...don't walk elsewhere. This school is run by small town bureaucrats that are very unwelcoming to newcomers. They concentrate on meaningless ideals and have no idea what these kids actually need to succeed in life outside a small community. Washington HS has not met the AYP in a number of years and the principal is more concerned with her own personal agenda than the well being of the children. There is absolutely zero communication with the parents and her lack of leadership and knowledge has been exhibited on a number of occasions such as allowing children to miss buses when sporting events have been cancelled and she didn't have enough insight to verify facts before the end of the day and shrugs her shoulders and says I didn't know. News flash...it is your job to know! If this is the best school in WV it is no wonder WV is 48th in country for education!

Posted: October 23, 2013

Wonderful school! I have noticed care, concern, empathy of the all the staff towards the young men who attend. The curriculum is geared toward college preparations, the athletics department is growing and the atmosphere is always positive. I am very grateful my kids have been able to attend such a wonderful learning institution.

Posted: October 21, 2013

What an awful place. We left this area a few years ago and I never knew how bad I had it until I left. I thought I respected the school at the time but it turns out I was just trying to justify the bad education my son was getting. There was very little other than football and basket ball offered in the way of extra curricular activities. Bored kids equal trouble and let me tell you, I know there still is trouble there. My son has great extra cirricular activities where we are, his GPA has sky rocketed, I have seen support staff actually support students. Not there, his guidance counselor was very unkind. If you are considering moving here, don't. It was the worst decision I ever made. Stay in Virginia - schools are much better, resources are much better, more for kids to be involved in. Just beware.

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