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Roosevelt High School vs. H.d. Woodson High School

Should you attend Roosevelt High School or H.d. Woodson High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Roosevelt High School
4301 13th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
H.d. Woodson High School
540 55th St. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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H.d. Woodson High School ranks 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%)
Overview
Serving 908 students in grades 9-12, Roosevelt 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 19%). 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 12:1 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 87% (majority Black).
Serving 544 students in grades 9-12, H.d. Woodson 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 2% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
908 students
544 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Roosevelt High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at H.d. Woodson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Roosevelt High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at H.d. Woodson High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Roosevelt High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at H.d. Woodson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the District Of Columbia School District and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at H.d. Woodson High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the District Of Columbia School District and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#194 out of 220 schools in DC
(Bottom 50%)
#186 out of 220 schools in DC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Roosevelt High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of H.d. Woodson High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
3%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
2%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roosevelt High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at H.d. Woodson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
19%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roosevelt High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at H.d. Woodson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
70%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
80-84%
(Top 50% in DC)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Roosevelt High School with the average graduation rate observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of H.d. Woodson High School with the average graduation rate observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Roosevelt High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of H.d. Woodson High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
307
195
Grade 10 Students
261
157
Grade 11 Students
209
116
Grade 12 Students
131
76

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Roosevelt High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
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% Hispanic
45%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Roosevelt High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at H.d. Woodson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
53%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Roosevelt High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at H.d. Woodson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Roosevelt High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Roosevelt High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
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0.52
0.11
This chart showcases the diversity score of Roosevelt High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of H.d. Woodson High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Roosevelt High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at H.d. Woodson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(11-12 School Year Data)
4%
(10-11 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Roosevelt High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at H.d. Woodson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2010-11 school year.
 
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