About Us

Washington Unified School District
930 Westacre Road
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7600
FAX (916) 375-7619

The District
The Washington Unified School District serves an ethnically diverse and growing population of 7,166 students, with a staff of 419 certificated and 309 classified employees.  The district currently operates eight elementary schools (one K-2 school, one K-5 school, and six K-8 schools), a comprehensive high school, an independent study program, and an alternative program.   Two additional schools will be needed in the future to accommodate growth.

In addition to a quality K-12 educational program, the district offers a variety of additional educational opportunities to meet the needs of the student population, including preschool programs, English as a second language/bilingual education, special education, a GATE program, vocal and instrumental music, an AVID program, an opportunity program, adult education, and independent study.

The diverse student population is 39% Hispanic, 36% Caucasian, 11% Asian, 7% African-American, 3% Filipino, 2% Native American, and 1% Pacific Islander.

The Community
The Washington Unified School District serves the city of West Sacramento. The city covers a 23-square mile area in eastern Yolo County, along the west bank of the Sacramento River, just south of where it meets the American River.  West Sacramento has been described as a small town next to a large city, Sacramento.

The once sleepy agricultural and industrial town of West Sacramento is on the verge of dynamic change.  Its convenient location is minutes from downtown Sacramento, the Sacramento International Airport, and all major freeways.  It is located 1.5 hours from San Francisco, Tahoe ski areas, and the Wine Country.  Its idyllic river setting, new and affordable homes, a burgeoning economy, new schools, and plenty of recreation all contribute to West Sacramento’s enviable location. 

For sports fans, West Sacramento is home to Raley Field and the Sacramento River Cats minor league baseball team. Arco Arena, the home of the Sacramento Kings basketball team, is just minutes away, as well as fishing, hunting and a variety of water sports. West Sacramento’s small town atmosphere, location, and pleasant climate create a highly desirable environment in which to live and work.