Washburn Rural High School

Washburn Rural High School
Address
5900 SW 61st Street

,
66619

United States
Coordinates38°57′26″N 95°45′36″W / 38.957267°N 95.759962°W / 38.957267; -95.759962
Information
School typePublic, High School
Established1918 (1918) (Washburn High School)
School districtAuburn–Washburn USD 437
SuperintendentScott McWilliams
CEEB code172930
NCES School ID200320001073
PrincipalEd Raines
Athletic DirectorCharlie Nimz
Teaching staff130.03 (on FTE basis)
Grades912
Gendercoed
Enrollment1,885 (2023-2024)
Student to teacher ratio14.50
Hours in school day7.5
Campus typeRural
Color(s)  Blue
  White
Fight songWashburn Rural Fight Song
AthleticsClass 6A
Athletics conferenceCentennial League
MascotJunior Blue
Team nameThe Junior Blues
RivalShawnee Heights High School
Hayden High School
Emporia High School
NewspaperThe Blue Streak
YearbookChimes
Websitewww.wrhs.net

Washburn Rural High School is a public high school located in southwest Topeka, Kansas, operated by Auburn–Washburn USD 437, and serves students in grades 9–12. The school is next to Washburn Rural Middle School. In 2007, Edward Raines became the new principal. The "Junior Blue" is the School mascot with the school colors being blue and white. The average annual enrollment is approximately 1,900 students.

Washburn Rural is a member of the Kansas State High School Activities Association and offers a variety of sports programs. Athletic teams compete in the 6A division and are known as the "Junior Blues". Extracurricular activities are also offered in the form of performing arts, school publications, and clubs.