WASHINGTON PARK HIGH SCHOOL
1901 12TH ST.
RACINE, WI 53403
PHONE : 262 629-4400 FAX: 262 619-4490
www.racinepark.org
Dennis Christensen
Directing Principal
PARK HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE
2015-2016
BLUE SCHOOL
Principal
Counselors
WHITE SCHOOL
Principal
Counselors
Guidance Dept Chair
- Linda Broesch
- Jeff Wilkins
- Tom Kasprovich
- Victor Nwagbaraocha
- Lisa Rodgers
- James Visor
ORANGE SCHOOL
Principal
Counselors
-Jennifer Barncard
- Wendy Saber
-Jennifer Binneboese
ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS
Activities Director – William O’Malley
Community
Racine is an industrial city of approximately 78,000 people, located 65 miles north of Chicago and 30 miles south of
Milwaukee on the shore of Lake Michigan. The city plus its surrounding territory of 20 square miles has a varied population
of many races and nationalities.
School
Washington Park High School is a comprehensive public high school for Grades 9-12. It is accredited by the State of
Wisconsin. It is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and the Wisconsin
Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC). Administratively it is divided into three subschools: Blue,
Orange and White.
Students
Caucasian: 35%, Black: 35%, Hispanic: 27%, Asian and American Indian: 3%.
Total Number - 1612 Seniors: 518 Juniors: 356
Sophomores: 407 Freshmen: 331
Staff
Total Professional Staff: 129
Specialists: 5
Teaching Staff: 113
Guidance Staff: 6
Administrative Staff: 5
Guidance
Students are assigned to homerooms. Each counselor serves homerooms in all grade levels. The student stays with one
counselor for all four years.
Curriculum
Courses in the five traditional academic areas are offered to students. Some courses are identified as College Prep or
Advanced Placement. Students have the opportunity to participate in Work Study, Fine Arts, Business, Family & Consumer
Science, and Technical Education Programs. Exceptional Education and Trainable Mentally Handicapped Programs are
available to students with special needs.
CLASS RANK
There are 518 ranked seniors in the Class of 2015. Class rank is computed for all students at the end of each semester. It is
based on a scale of 0 to 4 with weighted grades on a scale of 0 to 5.
Marking Systems Key -- A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1 F=0
Weighted Academic Course Grade
Marked with Asterisk (*) on Transcript
A=5 B=4 C=3 D=2 F=0 (P=Pass -- Not included in class rank)
ADVANCED PLACEMENT AND COLLEGE PREPARATORY CLASSES - SUBJECTS
English
Pre-Ap 1: English 9
Pre-Ap 2: English 10
Shakespeare
Modern Writers
AP English Language
AP English Literature
AP Studio Art 2D
AP Studio Art 3D
Physics
Chemistry
AP Advanced Chemistry
AP Advanced Biology
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 2
Art
Science
Foreign Language
Third Year French
Fourth Year French
AP French 5
Third Year German
Fourth Year German
AP German 5
Mathematics
CP Algebra 2: Trigonometry
CP Pre-Calculus
CP Geometry
AP Calculus
AP Statistics
Math Studies
Social Studies
CP Sociology Theory
CP American Government
CP Economic Theory
CP Recent US History
AP American Government
AP Psychology
AP World History
CP World History
Technology Education
Principles of Engineering
Design for Industry
Digital Electronics
Intro to Engineering Design
Third Year Spanish
Fourth Year Spanish
AP Spanish 5
AP Microeconomics
AP Human Geography
Family and Consumer Science
Language of Medicine
Music
Vocal Ensemble
Band 3
Concert Choir
Jazz Band 2
Post High School Plans
Figures based on a 2014 survey of seniors
Four-Year College
Work, Other
55%
11%
Orchestra
Music Theory 2, 3, & 4
Two-Year/Tech. College 32%
Military Service
02%
US Military Academy Appointments
Class of 2010 ………..1 Naval Academy
Class of 2011………...1 West Point
Class of 2014 ………..1 West Point
1 Merchant Marine
Test Score Data
Class of 2014
ACT Composite (average).......19.5167 (174 students)
NMSQT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Class of 2011 - 1 Semifinalist 2 Commended
Class of 2012 - 1 Commended
Class of 2015 - 1 Semifinalist
COLLEGE BOARD CODE #501-925
2015 Advanced Placement Results
1 - National AP Scholar
5 - AP Scholars with distinction
2 - AP Scholars with honors
8 - AP Scholars
Graduation Requirements -- Class of 2017 and Beyond
Credit Requirements -- Students must earn at least 22 credits.
Subject Requirements -ENGLISH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SCIENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SOCIAL STUDIES . . . . . . . . 3 1/2
FINE ARTS . . . . . . . . . . . 1
MATHEMATICS . . . . . . . . . 3
HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2
PHYSICAL EDUCATION. . . 1 1/2
CAREER & TECH ED … 1 Class of 2018
Student Activities
21 Interscholastic Teams
South East Conference -- equal opportunities for men and women.
National Honor Society
School Publications
Music, Vocal and Instrumental
Drama and Forensics
Student Government
Many Special Interest Clubs