Winchester Public Schools Fast Facts (Updated September 30, 2022)

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: 36.8%
  • Hispanic: 41.6%
  • Black/African American: 10.2%
  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Amer. Indian/Alaskan Nat: 0.5%
  • Nat. Hawaiian/Pac. Islander: 0.2%
  • Multiple: 8%
  • Approximately 77% qualify for Free or Reduced meals.
    English Learners enrollment: 25%

    Fast Facts 2017-18
    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
  • Fast Facts 2017-18
    School Nutrition

    SCHOOL NUTRITION


  • Breakfasts Served daily: 1,519
  • Lunches Served daily: 2,801
  • Meal prices:
    • Breakfast & Lunch for Students - $0.00 (all free)
    • Adult Breakfast: $2.40
    • Adult Lunch: $4.00











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    Handley High School Graduates

    GRADUATES


  • On-time Graduation rate (June 2022): 87%
  • Graduates seeking post-secondary education:
    • 4-Year: 39.86%
    • 2-Year: 19.93%
    • Military: 3.85%
    • Other Training: 6.64%
  • Total number of 2022 graduates: 277
  • Fast Facts 2017-18
    Operating Budget

    OPERATING BUDGET


  • Local funds: $542,400
  • City appropriation: $32,099,840
  • State funds: $32,305,325
  • Federal funds: $19,467,695
  • Total operating budget: $84,415,260
  • Per pupil expenditure estimated FY22: $15,828
  • Beginning teacher salary: $47,000
  • Average teacher salary: $56,252
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    Test Scores

    SAT SCORES


  • Evidence-Based Reading/Writing
    • WPS Average: 572
    • Virginia Average: 584
    • Worldwide Average: 528
  • Math
    • WPS Average: 553
    • Virginia Average: 567
    • Worldwide Average: 523
  • 2022 ACT Information
    • English: JHHS 20.7, National 19.9
    • Math: JHHS 23, National 20.2
    • Reading: JHHS 19.3, National 21.2
    • Science: JHHS 23.7, National 20.6
    • COMPOSITE: JHHS 21.7, National 20.6
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    Student Enrollment

    STUDENT ENROLLMENT


  • Total number of students enrolled (PK-12): 4,277
  • Frederick Douglass Elementary: 342
  • John Kerr Elementary: 517
  • Garland Quarles Elementary: 358
  • Virginia Avenue Charlotte DeHart Elementary: 434
  • Daniel Morgan Intermediate School: 616
  • Daniel Morgan Middle School: 606
  • John Handley High School: 1,364
  • Northwestern Regional Educational Program: 40
  • Fast Facts 2017-18
    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: 55
  • Total number of Vans: 8
  • Miles traveled yearly: 360,000