| Washington High School | |
|---|---|
| Motto | Wisdom, Honor, and Success |
| Type | Public High School (8-12) |
| Principal | Keith O'Neal & Lois Collins |
| Grades | 8-12 |
| Location | 10902 Old Princess Anne Road, Princess Anne, Maryland, United States |
| District | Somerset County Public Schools |
| Colors |
Maroon and Yellow |
| Mascot | Jaguars |
| Website | http://www.somerset.k12.md.us/WHS/ |
Washington High School (WHS) is a public high school in Somerset County, Maryland, United States. The school handles five grades: 8th and 9th grade are handled in an "academy" section of the school, while grades 10 through 12 are handled as high school.[1]
The school is located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in the town of Princess Anne in Somerset County. The school is within walking distance of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore on Maryland Route 675, and just east of US 13.
The current building was constructed in 1975 and is 129,534 square feet (12,034.1 m2) is size. The school property is 32.14 acres (130,100 m2).[2]
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Washington's graduation rate has been steadily rising over the past 12 years. In 2007, the graduated 81.7%, up from 70.4% in 1996.[3]
Washington High School is a fairly small high school. In 2007, the school was near its 12-year high enrollment with 649 students, though 673 were enrolled in 2006.
| 2007 | 649 |
| 2006 | 673 |
| 2005 | 655 |
| 2004 | 502 |
| 2003 | 478 |
| 2002 | 487 |
| 2001 | 486 |
| 2000 | 515 |
| 1999 | 533 |
| 1998 | 550 |
| 1997 | 561 |
| 1996 | 606 |
| 1995 | 599 |
| 1994 | 608 |
| 1993 | 591 |
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