Type High School Superintendent Jeff Dicks Number of students 400+ Yearbook Hi-Life Principal Erik Buchholz | Established 1912 Grades 9-12 Color(s) Orange and Black Phone +1 319-653-2143 | |
Address 313 South 4th Avenue, Washington, IA 52353, United States District Washington Community School District Similar Washingt Community Y, Ainsworth Elementary School, Waco Community School, Kalona Elementary School, Mount Pleasant High Sch | ||
Washington High School is the local public high school in Washington, Iowa. It is a member of the Washington Community School district.[1] The building was built in 1918 and is still currently used. Construction of a new building conjoined with the existing junior high began in July 2010 with an estimated completion date set for Fall 2012, 96 years after the opening of the present structure. The school runs on block schedule with 4, 86-minute blocks. The year is divided up into 4 Academic terms. The average graduating class is around 110 students.
Demon athletics has long been a strong competitor in the area, having participated in state championships in several sports. The school's yearbook staffers have won several state and national awards over the years. WHS's Physics Olympics team took first place in the state competition in 2010.
Many graduates of the school go on to 2-year community colleges or 4-year public or private institutions in the area.
Notable Alumni
Keith Molesworth, NFL Football Player for Chicago Bears (Graduated Class of 1923)