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Coolidge High School

6315 5th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011

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Coolidge High School serves 561 students in grades 9-12.

Coolidge High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%) for the 2018-19 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 38%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 561 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Graduation Rate
: 65-69% (Btm 50% in DC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Coolidge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

School Overview

Coolidge High School's student population of 561 students has grown by 62% over five school years.

The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

561 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

43 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Coolidge High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Coolidge High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (DC)

Overall Testing Rank

#191 out of 212 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

≤10%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Coolidge High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

10-14%

38%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Coolidge High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

33%

16%

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Black

65%

66%

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White

n/a

13%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.47

0.52

This chart display the diversity score of Coolidge High School and the public school average diversity score of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

65-69%

70%

This chart display graduation rate of Coolidge High School and public school graduation rate of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

68%

54%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Coolidge High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

District Of Columbia Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coolidge High School's ranking?

Coolidge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for: Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).

What is the graduation rate of Coolidge High School?

The graduation rate of Coolidge High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 70%.

How many students attend Coolidge High School?

561 students attend Coolidge High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

65% of Coolidge High School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Coolidge High School?

Coolidge High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 12:1.

What grades does Coolidge High School offer ?

Coolidge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Coolidge High School part of?

Coolidge High School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 561 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Graduation Rate
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education