H.d. Woodson High School serves 434 students in grades 9-12.
H.d. Woodson 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 6-9% (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 15-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in DC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H.d. Woodson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
H.d. Woodson High School's student population of 434 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
H.d. Woodson 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 H.d. Woodson High School is 0.02, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#183 out of 212 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
16%
Black
99%
66%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
70%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H.d. Woodson High School's ranking?
H.d. Woodson High School is ranked #183 out of 212 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of H.d. Woodson High School?
The graduation rate of H.d. Woodson High School is 75-79%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 70%.
How many students attend H.d. Woodson High School?
434 students attend H.d. Woodson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of H.d. Woodson High School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H.d. Woodson High School?
H.d. Woodson High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 12:1.
What grades does H.d. Woodson High School offer ?
H.d. Woodson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is H.d. Woodson High School part of?
H.d. Woodson High School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
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