Cardozo Education Campus, formerly Cardozo Senior High School and Central High School, is a combined middle and high school at 13th and Clifton Street in northwest Washington, D.C., United States, in the Columbia Heights neighborhood. Cardozo is operated by District of Columbia Public Schools.
Serving 710 students in grades 6-12, Cardozo Education Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 710 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in DC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cardozo EC serves the west part of Washington, DC, covering an area of approximately 5 square miles. Families can typically expect a driving time of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cardozo Education Campus's student population of 710 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
710 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1928
School Motto
We are one! ¡Bienvenidos a Cardozo somos uno!
School Rankings
Cardozo Education Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cardozo Education Campus is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#204 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
22%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
31%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
50%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
47%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
50-54%
76.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.9%
46.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
5%
5%
Showing 2003–2012. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Purple
School Mascot
Clerks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Cardozo Senior High School is a secondary school at 13th and Clifton Street in northwest Washington, D.C.
- Cardozo is operated by District of Columbia Public Schools. The school is named after Francis Cardozo, the first African American to hold an administrative office in South Carolina. The U St./African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Metro Stop is partially named after this school.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cardozo Education Campus's ranking?
Cardozo Education Campus is ranked #204 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cardozo Education Campus?
The graduation rate of Cardozo Education Campus is 50-54%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 76.5%.
How many students attend Cardozo Education Campus?
710 students attend Cardozo Education Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Cardozo Education Campus students are Hispanic, 47% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cardozo Education Campus?
Cardozo Education Campus has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cardozo Education Campus offer ?
Cardozo Education Campus offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cardozo Education Campus part of?
Cardozo Education Campus is part of District Of Columbia.
In what neighborhood is Cardozo Education Campus located?
Cardozo Education Campus is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
DCPS Closed: Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
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