Calvin Coolidge High School is a public high school of the District of Columbia Public Schools system located in the Takoma neighborhood in the Northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. Its campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Serving 1,029 students in grades 9-12, Coolidge High School 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 3% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,029 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Top 50% in DC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coolidge High School's student population of 1,029 students has grown by 83% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 88% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,029 students
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Year Founded
1940
Colors
Grey, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coolidge High School 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 Coolidge High School is 0.52, 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
#174 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
43%
19%
Black
55%
62%
White
1%
14%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
76%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)76.2%
46.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coolidge High School's ranking?
Coolidge High School is ranked #174 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Coolidge High School often compared to?
Coolidge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Friendship Pcs - Collegiate Academy, Eastern High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coolidge High School?
The graduation rate of Coolidge High School is 83%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 76%.
How many students attend Coolidge High School?
1,029 students attend Coolidge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Coolidge High School students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, 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 11:1.
What grades does Coolidge High School offer ?
Coolidge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coolidge High School part of?
Coolidge High School is part of District Of Columbia.
In what neighborhood is Coolidge High School located?
Coolidge High School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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