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#129 of 240 schools in DC
Anacostia HS
High School · District of Columbia Public Schools · Washington, DC
A District of Columbia Public Schools high school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1601 16th St. SE, Washington, DC 20020
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 6% vs DC 38% (2025)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Anacostia HS score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 6% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 25 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Anacostia HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 73Excellent Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,514/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Washington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,015
Median home value
$442,500
Median rent
$1,317/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
30.9%
Poverty rate
27.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurgood Marshall Academy PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol HillCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 9–11 | 0.9 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| St. Coletta Special Education PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Eastern HSEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 866 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
District of Columbia Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 117
- Rank in district
- #71 of 116
- District spending per student
- $31,629NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Anacostia HS is listed in District of Columbia Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Anacostia HS
Anacostia HS is a public high school in Washington, DC, part of District of Columbia Public Schools, serving approximately 244 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #129 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Anacostia HS
What grades does Anacostia HS serve?
Anacostia HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Anacostia HS?
Anacostia HS has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anacostia HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Anacostia HS is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Anacostia HS rank in DC?
Anacostia HS ranks #129 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Anacostia HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Anacostia HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Anacostia HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Anacostia HS has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Anacostia HS a charter school?
No, Anacostia HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Anacostia HS a Title I school?
No, Anacostia HS is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 244
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Phone
- (202) 698-2155
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 20020)
- 53,885
- Area average commute
- 36.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING). A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20020; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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