What grades does Washington High School serve?

Washington High School operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Charles Town area.

Where is Washington High School located?

Washington High School is a town school in Charles Town, WV.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Washington High School is 18.2:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Charles Town, WV?

Schools in Charles Town include Washington High School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Charles Town area.

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Washington High School — School Calendar 2026-27

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Charles Town, WV 25414

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Mon

Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting - VIRTUAL - ONLINE ACCESS ONLYEvent

You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information

Oct

Mon

JV Football (H)Event

WHS vs Musselman HS

Oct

Tue

Parent/Teacher ConferencesStaff DayDistrict-wide

Check the conference notice for scheduling details and sign-up information.

Oct

Thu

Glow in the Dark Halloween Art ShowEvent

The Art Room in F-Hall.

Oct

Fri

Theatre ShowEvent

Times: TBD

Oct

Fri

Varsity Football (A)Event

Location: Musselman HS

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,384

Student:Teacher

18.2:1

Locale

Town

District

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Phone

(304)885-5110

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

57%

90th percentile in WV

Math Proficiency

32%

70th percentile in WV

Graduation Rate

89%

Chronic Absenteeism

20.9%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

22 courses offered

216 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

1 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

79 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

253 test takers

Athletics

8 sports, 16 teams

400 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.2:1

Worse than average in WV

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,345

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

88% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,424

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,990

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,884

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 10%State 40%Local 50%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$572,410

-0.3% 1yr+20.1% 5yr

Washington, DC metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

14.1%

Below 150% poverty line

4.9%

Unemployment rate

5.8%

Uninsured residents

9.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,305

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,213

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

88%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

532 (44%)

Other Health Impairment

266 (22%)

Autism

159 (13%)

Speech/Language Impairment

136 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

60 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

31 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,458

Current enrollment

Growing(+11% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 26, 2026

Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting - VIRTUAL - ONLINE ACCESS ONLY

Event

Mon, Oct 26, 2026

JV Football (H)

WHS vs Musselman HS

Event

Tue, Oct 27, 2026

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Check the conference notice for scheduling details and sign-up information.

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS. Washington High School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - All JCS Schools and Offices ClosedDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 11, 2026	9/11 Memorial at Independence Fire Co.District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Faculty Senate / 2-Hr Early Dismissal / End of 1st QuarterDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	PD Day- No School for students District-wide County based 8-3	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	PSAT Testing Day Only Sophomores will attend school. Freshman, Juniors, and Seniors will attend virtually.	Event	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	JV Volleyball (A) Location: Jefferson HS	Event	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	Varsity Volleyball (A) Location: Jefferson HS	Event	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	Freshman Volleyball (H) WHS vs Frankfort HS	Event	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Parent/Teacher Conferences Check the conference notice for scheduling details and sign-up information.	Event	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Varsity Football Senior Night (H) WHS vs Hampshire HS	Event	—
Sat, Oct 24, 2026	Cross Country WVSSAC AAAA N. Regional Championship Location: Grafton HSTime: TBD	Event	—
Sat, Oct 24, 2026	Autumn Amazement Location: Washington High SchoolA FAMILY-FRIENDLY FALL FESTIVAL FOR ALL AGES!TRUNK-OR-TREAT \| CRAFTS \| FOOD & DRINK \| VENDORS \| TEEN FRIGHT NIGHT	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Parent/Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Check the conference notice for scheduling details and sign-up information.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting - VIRTUAL - ONLINE ACCESS ONLY You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	JV Football (H) WHS vs Musselman HS	Event	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	Parent/Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Check the conference notice for scheduling details and sign-up information.	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	Glow in the Dark Halloween Art Show The Art Room in F-Hall.	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Theatre Show Times: TBD	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Varsity Football (A) Location: Musselman HS	Event	—
Sat, Oct 31, 2026	Cross Country WVSSAC AAAA State Championship Location: Cabell MidlandTime: TBD	Event	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Rivals Week-Spirit Week	Event	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Parent - Teacher Conferences District-wide Contact your child's teacher to schedule a conference. Check the school notice for conference scheduling and registration details.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	JV Football (H) WHS vs Jefferson HS	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Rivals Week-Spirit Week	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day - All JCS Schools and Offices Closed	Event	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	Rivals Week-Spirit Week	Event	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	Rivals Week-Spirit Week	Event	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	Parent/Teacher Conferences 5-7PMDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Rivals Week-Spirit Week	Event	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Varsity Football (A) Location: Jefferson HS	Event	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day Holiday- no school District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Jazz and Percussion Concert with Neil King Location: WHS Auditorium	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Fall Break - No School Review the school calendar for complete break dates.	Event	—
Mon, Nov 30, 2026	Deck the Halls Week Staff and students will be busy participating in a hallway decorating contest.	Event	—
Mon, Nov 30, 2026	Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—
Tue, Dec 1, 2026	Deck the Halls Week Staff and students will be busy participating in a hallway decorating contest.	Event	—
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	Deck the Halls Week Staff and students will be busy participating in a hallway decorating contest.	Event	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	Deck the Halls Week Staff and students will be busy participating in a hallway decorating contest.	Event	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	Dance Informance Concert	Event	—
Fri, Dec 4, 2026	Deck the Halls Week Staff and students will be busy participating in a hallway decorating contest.	Event	—
Sat, Dec 5, 2026	Band-Charles Town Christmas Parade	Event	—
Mon, Dec 7, 2026	Deck the Halls Week Staff and students will be busy participating in a hallway decorating contest.	Event	—
Tue, Dec 8, 2026	Deck the Halls Week Staff and students will be busy participating in a hallway decorating contest.	Event	—
Tue, Dec 8, 2026	Band-Jazz Performance at South Jefferson Elementary	Event	—
Wed, Dec 9, 2026	Deck the Halls Week Staff and students will be busy participating in a hallway decorating contest.	Event	—
Wed, Dec 9, 2026	Choir-Winter Concert WHS Auditorium	Event	—
Thu, Dec 10, 2026	Deck the Halls Week Staff and students will be busy participating in a hallway decorating contest.	Event	—
Fri, Dec 11, 2026	Washington FFA Christmas Movie NightDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 11, 2026	Deck the Halls Week Staff and students will be busy participating in a hallway decorating contest.	Event	—
Sat, Dec 12, 2026	Harpers Ferry Christmas ParadeDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 14, 2026	Holiday ShopDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 14, 2026	Deck the Halls Week Staff and students will be busy participating in a hallway decorating contest.	Event	—
Mon, Dec 14, 2026	Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—
Tue, Dec 15, 2026	Deck the Halls Week Staff and students will be busy participating in a hallway decorating contest.	Event	—
Tue, Dec 15, 2026	Concert Band and Wind Ensemble Winter Concert	Event	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	Deck the Halls Week Staff and students will be busy participating in a hallway decorating contest.	Event	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Sensory Sensitive Jolly Jamboree Day	Event	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Deck the Halls Week Staff and students will be busy participating in a hallway decorating contest.	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Jolly Jamboree Day	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Professional Learning Day- No School District-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Faculty Senate / 2-Hr Early Dismissal / End of Q2 and Semester	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break - No School Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	PD Day: 8-3 District-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Varsity Girls Basketball (H) WHS vs Musselman HS	Event	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Students Return / Start of 2nd Semester	Event	—
Fri, Jan 8, 2027	Talent Show WHS Auditorium Check the event notice for performance times and registration details.	Event	—
Fri, Jan 8, 2027	Varsity Girls Basketball (A) Location: Fort Hill HS	Event	—
Mon, Jan 11, 2027	Special Meeting - Proposed School Calendars @ 5:15 and Jefferson County Board of Education Regular Meeting @ 6:00 You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Jr. Day - All JCS Schools and Offices Closed	Event	—
Mon, Jan 25, 2027	Special Meeting - Proposed School Calendars @ 5:15 and Jefferson County Board of Education Regular Meeting @ 6:00 You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—
Tue, Jan 26, 2027	Varsity Girls Basketball (H) WHS vs Hedgesville HS	Event	—
Fri, Jan 29, 2027	Region 9 Honor Band at Martinsburg HS	Event	—
Sat, Jan 30, 2027	Region 9 Honor Band at Martinsburg HS	Event	—
Mon, Feb 1, 2027	Jefferson County Board of Education Special LSIC Meeting No public comments or action at this meetingYou can watch a Live-stream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/jcboe-meetingsOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams	Event	—
Thu, Feb 4, 2027	Choir-WVACDA in Morgantown Check the event notice for conference details and participation information.	Event	—
Fri, Feb 5, 2027	Choir-WVACDA in Morgantown Check the event notice for conference details and participation information.	Event	—
Thu, Feb 4, 2027	Varsity Girls Basketball (A) Location: Musselman HS	Event	—
Sat, Feb 6, 2027	Choir-WVACDA in Morgantown Check the event notice for conference details and participation information.	Event	—
Mon, Feb 8, 2027	Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—
Mon, Feb 8, 2027	Varsity Girls Basketball (A) Location: Hedgesville HS	Event	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Mid Atlantic Jazz Fest, Bethesda MD	Event	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Faculty Senate / 2-Hr Early Dismissal	Event	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	All County Choir at Jefferson HS	Event	—
Sat, Feb 13, 2027	Mid Atlantic Jazz Fest, Bethesda MD	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No School - Professional Learning	Event	—
Mon, Feb 22, 2027	Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—
Sat, Feb 27, 2027	Eastern Regional Jazz Fest Time: TBD	Event	—
Mon, Mar 1, 2027	Jefferson County Board of Education Special LSIC Meeting No public comments or action at this meetingYou can watch a Live-stream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/jcboe-meetingsOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams	Event	—
Wed, Mar 3, 2027	Band-WVMEA in Charleston Check the band notice for trip details, dates and any required information.	Event	—
Wed, Mar 3, 2027	Choir-WVMEA in Charleston Check the event notice for travel details and participation information.	Event	—
Thu, Mar 4, 2027	Band-WVMEA in Charleston Check the band notice for trip details, dates and any required information.	Event	—
Thu, Mar 4, 2027	Choir-WVMEA in Charleston Check the event notice for travel details and participation information.	Event	—
Fri, Mar 5, 2027	Band-WVMEA in Charleston Check the band notice for trip details, dates and any required information.	Event	—
Fri, Mar 5, 2027	Choir-WVMEA in Charleston Check the event notice for travel details and participation information.	Event	—
Fri, Mar 5, 2027	National HS Dance Festival at Point Park University	Event	—
Sat, Mar 6, 2027	Band-WVMEA in Charleston Check the band notice for trip details, dates and any required information.	Event	—
Sat, Mar 6, 2027	Choir-WVMEA in Charleston Check the event notice for travel details and participation information.	Event	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Choir-American Classic Competition at Martinsburg HS Time: TBD	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	No School / Professional Learning / End of 3rd Quarter	Event	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Jefferson County Board of Education Special LSIC Meeting No public comments or action at this meetingYou can watch a Live-stream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/jcboe-meetingsOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams	Event	—
Wed, Mar 17, 2027	Theatre States Competition	Event	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—
Wed, Mar 24, 2027	WVSSAC Concert Band Fest @ Martinsburg HS Time: TBD	Event	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Choir-Benefit Concert	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	All JCS Schools and Offices Closed	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Spring Break - No School Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates.	Event	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Jefferson County Board of Education Special LSIC Meeting No public comments or action at this meetingYou can watch a Live-stream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/jcboe-meetingsOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams	Event	—
Wed, Apr 7, 2027	SAT School Day Testing Only Juniors will attend. Freshman, Sophomores, and Seniors will attend virtual learning.	Event	—
Wed, Apr 7, 2027	Senior Scavenger Hunt	Event	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—
Thu, Apr 15, 2027	Dance-Spring Scholarship Performance	Event	—
Tue, Apr 20, 2027	Jazz and Percussion Concert WHS Auditorium	Event	—
Thu, Apr 22, 2027	Concert Band and Wind Ensemble Performance WHS Auditorium	Event	—
Sat, Apr 24, 2027	Junior/Senior Prom Location: Martinsburg RoundhouseTheme: TBD	Event	—
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—
Thu, Apr 29, 2027	Choir-Spring Concert	Event	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	Faculty Senate / 2-Hr Early Dismissal	Event	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	Choir Banquet Review the event notice for banquet details and attendance information.	Event	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	Varsity Softball (H) WHS vs Hedgesville HS	Event	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	AP Testing Review the testing notice for registration and timing details.	Event	—
Tue, May 4, 2027	AP Testing Review the testing notice for registration and timing details.	Event	—
Wed, May 5, 2027	AP Testing Review the testing notice for registration and timing details.	Event	—
Thu, May 6, 2027	AP Testing Review the testing notice for registration and timing details.	Event	—
Thu, May 6, 2027	Band Banquet WHS Cafeteria Review the band program notice for banquet details and attendance information.	Event	—
Fri, May 7, 2027	AP Testing Review the testing notice for registration and timing details.	Event	—
Mon, May 10, 2027	AP Testing Review the testing notice for registration and timing details.	Event	—
Mon, May 10, 2027	Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—
Tue, May 11, 2027	AP Testing Review the testing notice for registration and timing details.	Event	—
Tue, May 11, 2027	Collection of Senior Chromebooks	Event	—
Wed, May 12, 2027	AP Testing Review the testing notice for registration and timing details.	Event	—
Wed, May 12, 2027	Diploma Signing Location: Auditorium	Event	—
Thu, May 13, 2027	AP Testing Review the testing notice for registration and timing details.	Event	—
Fri, May 14, 2027	AP Testing Review the testing notice for registration and timing details.	Event	—
Fri, May 14, 2027	Senior Sunset Location: Football Field Review the event notice for time and location details.	Event	—
Tue, May 18, 2027	Senior Walks Review the walk schedule and participation details.	Event	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	Senior Walks Review the walk schedule and participation details.	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Graduation Practice (Mandatory)	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Senior Award Cermony	Event	—
Sat, May 22, 2027	Theatre-Student Directed Plays Time: TBD	Event	—
Sun, May 23, 2027	Graduation WHS, 1 pmJHS, 4 pm Review the graduation notice for ceremony details and logistics.	Event	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	Collection of Underclassman Chromebooks	Event	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Students Last Day / 2-Hr Early Dismissal / End of 4th Quarter	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day - All JCS Schools and Offices Closed	Event	—
Mon, Jun 14, 2027	Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—
Mon, Jun 28, 2027	Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—