Washington High School (Fremont, California) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Washington High School |
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| Address | |
|
38442 Fremont Boulevard
, 94536
|
|
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Motto | "Educate, Challenge, and Inspire" |
| Established | August 25, 1891 |
| School district | Fremont Unified School District |
| CEEB code | 050972 |
| Principal | Bob Moran |
| Teaching staff | 76.08 (FTE) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,901 (2023-2024) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 24.99 |
| Campus size | 20 acres (8.1 ha) |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Orange and black |
| Nickname | Huskies |
| Newspaper | The Hatchet |
|
Washington Union High School
|
|
 Location in San Francisco Bay Area
Location in California
Location in the United States
|
|
| Area | 4.6 acres (1.9 ha) |
| Built | 1935 |
| Architect | Meyers, Henry H. |
| Architectural style | Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals |
| NRHP reference No. | 81000145 |
| Added to NRHP | October 5, 1981 |
Washington High School (WHS) is the oldest public high school in Fremont, California. It opened its doors on August 25, 1891. This school is part of the Fremont Unified School District. Its motto is "Educate, Challenge, and Inspire." The school mascot is the Husky, and its colors are orange and black.
Contents
Who Goes to WHS?
In the 2023-2024 school year, about 1,901 students attended WHS. Here's a look at the different groups of students:
- 51.9% Asian
- 25.5% Hispanic or Latino
- 13.0% White
- 5.0% Two or more races
- 3.4% Black
- 0.7% Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian
- 0.5% American Indian or Alaska Native
Fun Activities and Sports
Washington High School offers many activities outside of classes. These include sports and student publications.
Sports Teams
WHS has 14 different sports teams. They all compete in the Mission Valley Athletic League (MVAL).
- Fall Sports: cross country, American football, gymnastics, girls' tennis, girls' volleyball, and water polo.
- Winter Sports: basketball, soccer, and wrestling.
- Spring Sports: badminton, baseball, softball, golf, lacrosse, swimming, track and field, seniors vs. juniors powderpuff, boys' volleyball, and boys' tennis.
- Year-Round: Cheerleading is active throughout the school year.
The Tak Fudenna Stadium is located on the Washington High School campus. This large stadium has 5,000 seats. It is used by all five high schools in Fremont for their sports events.
Student Publications
Students at WHS create several publications:
- The Hatchet: This is the school's monthly newspaper. It won the "Best of the West" award in 2011.
- The Washingtonian: This is the school's yearbook.
- The Scrivener: This is a literary magazine published once a year. It is created by The Scrivener Society student club.
Famous People from WHS
Many notable people have attended or worked at Washington High School.
- Steve Barnett: A retired professional football player.
- DeAndre Carter: A professional football player for the Los Angeles Chargers. He plays as a wide receiver.
- John Doyle: A former professional soccer player and coach.
- Dennis Eckersley: A famous professional baseball pitcher.
- Steven Kwan: A professional baseball outfielder for the Cleveland Guardians.
- Mikh McKinney: A professional basketball player.
- Lee Murchison: A former professional football player.
- Bill Walsh: A very famous football coach. He coached at Washington High School from 1957 to 1959.
- Lyle West: A former professional football player. He graduated in 1995.
- Robin Williams: A well-known author.
- John Woodcock: A former professional football player.
