Coolidge High School
Tel:
(202)671-6080
- Coolidge High School serves 346 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤5% (which is lower than the District of Columbia state average of 29%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the District of Columbia state average of 31%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the District of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Top Placements
Coolidge High School places among the top 20% of public schools in District of Columbia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Coolidge High School's student population of 346 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 346 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Coolidge High School's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Coolidge High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DC) |
| Overall School Rank | #166 out of 200 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 29% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 31% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 16% |
| Black | 75% | 70% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.47 |
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| Graduation Rate | 70-74% | 73% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | of Columbia Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, DC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Coolidge High School is Capital City Pcs High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Whittier Ec (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Whittier Ec (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Washington Whittier Ec Grades: PK-8 | 341 students
0.1 miles
6201 5th St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202)576-6156 0.1 PK-8 341 - Washington Capital City Pcs High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 333 students
0.5 miles
100 Peabody St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202)808-9800 0.5 9-12 333 - Washington Capital City Pcs Middle School Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 325 students
0.5 miles
100 Peabody St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202)808-9800 0.5 5-8 325 - Washington Center City Pcs Brightwood Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 276 students
0.5 miles
6008 Georgia Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202)723-3322 0.5 PK-8 276 - Washington Ideal Academy Pcs Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 300 students
0.5 miles
6130 N Capitol St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202)729-6660 0.5 PK-8 300
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