At a glance
Reported students
64
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida other enrollment
53rd percentile
Compared with 446 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
292.5
Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave): 64 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
8:1 reported; state peer median 10.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 64
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8:1
What the reported data says about Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave)
Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Chipley. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Washington. NCES reports 64 students for 2024–25.
Among 446 combined / other schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 52 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8:1, below the Florida median of 10.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68.8%) and Black (12.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 98.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave)
- 1How do the reported 8:1 student–teacher ratio and 8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 98.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.8%
- Hispanic6.3%
- Black12.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Washington
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Washington Virtual Franchise
Other · Grades KG–12
17 reported students
Washington Virtual Instruction Program
Other · Grades KG–12
7 reported students
Washington Institute for Specialized Education
High · Grades 06–12
0 reported students
Vernon Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
259 reported students
Vernon High School
High · Grades 09–12
326 reported students
Roulhac Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
414 reported students
Public schools near Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave)
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipley High School High · Washington | 09–12 | 563 | under 0.1 mi |
| Roulhac Middle School Middle · Washington | 06–08 | 414 | under 0.1 mi |
| Washington Virtual Franchise Other · Washington | KG–12 | 17 | 1 mi |
| Washington Virtual Instruction Program Other · Washington | KG–12 | 7 | 1.6 mi |
| Holmes Virtual-Franchise FLVS Other · Holmes | KG–12 | 20 | 8.1 mi |
| Holmes Virtual-District Instruction Program Other · Holmes | KG–12 | 0 | 8.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave)
What grades does Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) serve?
Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Washington.
How many students attend Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave)?
Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) reported 64 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 446 Florida combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 64 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave)?
The calculated ratio is 8:1, based on 64 students and 8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 10.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) a public, charter, or magnet school?
Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Washington attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) in?
Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) is part of Washington, based in Chipley, FL, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Chipley High School (under 0.1 mi), Roulhac Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Washington Virtual Franchise (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.