Transition Academy At Shadd (Closed 2012)

Transition Academy At Shadd serves 144 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
144 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (DC)
(10-11)
≤20%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Transition Academy At Shadd 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 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
≤20%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Transition Academy At Shadd 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 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Transition Academy At Shadd and the public school average student teacher ratio of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
17%
Black
100%
65%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Transition Academy At Shadd and the percentage of Black public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
(10-11)
≤10%
59%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Transition Academy At Shadd and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Transition Academy At Shadd and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% DC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Transition Academy At Shadd?
The graduation rate of Transition Academy At Shadd is 10%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 59%.
How many students attend Transition Academy At Shadd?
144 students attend Transition Academy At Shadd.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Transition Academy At Shadd students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Transition Academy At Shadd?
Transition Academy At Shadd has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Transition Academy At Shadd offer ?
Transition Academy At Shadd offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Transition Academy At Shadd part of?
Transition Academy At Shadd is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.

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