Very Good
#66 of 240 schools in DC
Top 27% in state
Bard HS Early College Dc (bard Dc)
High School · District of Columbia Public Schools · Washington, DC
A District of Columbia Public Schools high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1351 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032
- Math 10% vs DC 28% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs DC 38% (2025)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bard HS Early College Dc (bard Dc) score 25% 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
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2022, reaching 25% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 4 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Bard HS Early College Dc (bard Dc) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 79Excellent Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,514/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,146
Median home value
$391,400
Median rent
$1,285/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
22.4%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20032; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Pcs - Technology Preparatory HSCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Ballou HSEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 585 | Compare → |
| Ballou Stay HSEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 495 | 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
- #41 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
Bard HS Early College Dc (bard Dc) is listed in District of Columbia Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bard HS Early College Dc (bard Dc)
Bard HS Early College Dc (bard Dc) is a public high school in Washington, DC, part of District of Columbia Public Schools, serving approximately 369 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #66 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bard HS Early College Dc (bard Dc)
What grades does Bard HS Early College Dc (bard Dc) serve?
Bard HS Early College Dc (bard Dc) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bard HS Early College Dc (bard Dc)?
Bard HS Early College Dc (bard Dc) has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bard HS Early College Dc (bard Dc)?
The student-teacher ratio at Bard HS Early College Dc (bard Dc) is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bard HS Early College Dc (bard Dc) rank in DC?
Bard HS Early College Dc (bard Dc) ranks #66 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Bard HS Early College Dc (bard Dc)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Bard HS Early College Dc (bard Dc) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Bard HS Early College Dc (bard Dc)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bard HS Early College Dc (bard Dc) has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Bard HS Early College Dc (bard Dc) a charter school?
No, Bard HS Early College Dc (bard Dc) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bard HS Early College Dc (bard Dc) a Title I school?
No, Bard HS Early College Dc (bard Dc) is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 369
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 93.0%
- Phone
- (202) 898-4664
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 20032)
- 38,828
- Area average commute
- 36.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 · 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.
- 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 20032; 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, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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