Washington High School

600 West Bluff St, Cherokee, IA 51012 | (712) 225-6755
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Student Enrollment: 328
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 328 high school students from grades 9-12
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: PO Box 801, Cherokee, IA 51012
  • Principal or Admin: Larry Hunecke
  • Fax: (712) 225-6765
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 328
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 26.2
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.5
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 176 (53.7%)
  • Females: 152 (46.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 25 (7.6%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 81 (24.7%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 106 (32.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Washington High School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian10.3%
Black30.9%
Asian20.6%
Hispanic154.6%
White30392.4%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Washington High School
  Number Percent
9th Grade8525.9%
10th Grade7322.3%
11th Grade7924.1%
12th Grade9127.7%
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
  • Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 79%
  • Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:21%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
  • Average Teaching Experience: 17 Years
  • Average Salary: $39,297
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
Washington High School Teacher Experience in Years
  Salary Percent
1-5 Years of Teaching Experience$30,57421%
More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience$41,62379%
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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