Winchester Public Schools Fast Facts (Updated September 30, 2023)

Fast Facts 2017-18
Our Students

OUR STUDENTS


WPS’ richly diverse students hail from all over the world and speak a vast array of languages!

  • White: 36%
  • Hispanic: 43%
  • Black/African American: 10%
  • Asian: 3%
  • Amer. Indian/Alaskan Nat: 0.5%
  • Nat. Hawaiian/Pac. Islander: 0.2%
  • Multiple: 8%

    • Approximately 77.8% qualify for Free or Reduced meals.
    English Learners enrollment: 31%
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    School Mascots

    SCHOOLS


  • John Handley High School: Grades 9-12
  • Daniel Morgan Middle School: Grades 7-8
  • Frederick Douglass Elementary: Grades PK-4
  • Daniel Morgan Intermediate School: Grades 5-6
  • Garland Quarles Elementary: Grades PK-4
  • John Kerr Elementary: Grades PK-4
  • Virginia Avenue Charlotte DeHart Elementary: Grades PK-4
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    School Nutrition

    SCHOOL NUTRITION


  • Breakfasts Served daily: 1,716
  • Lunches Served daily: 2,886
  • Meal prices:
    • Breakfast & Lunch for Students - $0.00 (all free)
    • Adult Breakfast: $2.70
    • Adult Lunch: $4.75











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    Handley High School Graduates

    GRADUATES

  • On-time Graduation rate (June 2023): 91%
  • Advanced Diplomas: 51.8%
  • Advanced Placement Enrollment: 25.8%
  • Industry Certifications: 585
  • CTE Completers: 204
  • Graduates seeking post-secondary education:
    • 4-Year: 45%
    • 2-Year: 18.2%
    • Military: 3.4%
    • Other Training: 9.3%
  • Total number of 2023 graduates: 311
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    Operating Budget

    OPERATING BUDGET


  • Local funds: $542,400
  • City appropriation: $35,291,308
  • State funds: $34,689,570
  • Federal funds: $15,929,520
  • Total operating budget: $86,452,798
  • Per pupil expenditure estimated FY23: $17,063
  • Beginning teacher salary: $51,000
  • Average teacher salary: $60,622
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    Test Scores

    SAT SCORES


  • Evidence-Based Reading/Writing
    • WPS Average: 586.5
    • Virginia Average: 577
    • Worldwide Average: 536.5
  • Math
    • WPS Average: 563.5
    • Virginia Average: 557
    • Worldwide Average: 528.5
  • 2023 JHHS ACT Information - 2022 VA State Scores
    • English: JHHS 23.1, State 24.6
    • Math: JHHS 21.9, State 23.5
    • Reading: JHHS 23.6, State 25.7
    • Science: JHHS 23.7, State 24.3
    • COMPOSITE: JHHS 23.2, State 20.6
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    Student Enrollment

    STUDENT ENROLLMENT


  • Total number of students enrolled (PK-12): 4,233
  • Frederick Douglass Elementary: 280
  • John Kerr Elementary: 589
  • Garland Quarles Elementary: 382
  • Virginia Avenue Charlotte DeHart Elementary: 405
  • Daniel Morgan Intermediate School: 597
  • Daniel Morgan Middle School: 589
  • John Handley High School: 1,348
  • Northwestern Regional Educational Program: 43
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    WPS Employees

    EMPLOYEES


  • Total number of full-time positions: 776
  • Total number of instructional positions : 407
  • Total number of support staff: 330
  • Total number of administrators: 39
  • Professional staff with advanced degrees: 60%
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    School Buses

    TRANSPORTATION


  • Total number School Buses: 54
  • Total number of Vans: 10
  • Miles traveled yearly: 337,195















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