Washington serves the students of nearby neighborhoods: Hegewisch, South Deering.

Washington competes in the Chicago Public League (CPL) and is a member of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA).

Their starting pitcher in 1997 hit the first out of the park homerun by a public league player in state competition.

The Boys soccer team were the Chicago Public League Champions for the first time in 2016–17.

The boys soccer team were runner ups for the Chicago Public League in 2017-2018 and 2020–2021.