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#110 of 240 schools in DC
Top 45% in state
Columbia Heights Education Campus
High School · District of Columbia Public Schools · Washington, DC
A high school in Washington, DC where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3101 16th St. NW, Washington, DC 20010
- Math 16% vs DC 29% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs DC 40% (2025)
- 80.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Columbia Heights Education Campus score 22% 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 7 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 32 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Columbia Heights Education Campus sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 82Excellent Transit
- Bike 98Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$110,260
Median home value
$868,400
Median rent
$1,815/mo
College educated
67.3%
Homeownership
39.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20010; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mysa SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.2 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Cardozo Education CampusEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 706 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt HSEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 908 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt Stay HSEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 703 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #61 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
Columbia Heights Education Campus is listed in District of Columbia Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbia Heights Education Campus
Columbia Heights Education Campus is a public high school in Washington, DC, part of District of Columbia Public Schools, serving approximately 1,494 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #110 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbia Heights Education Campus
What grades does Columbia Heights Education Campus serve?
Columbia Heights Education Campus serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Columbia Heights Education Campus?
Columbia Heights Education Campus has an enrollment of approximately 1,494 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Heights Education Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Heights Education Campus is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbia Heights Education Campus rank in DC?
Columbia Heights Education Campus ranks #110 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Columbia Heights Education Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbia Heights Education Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Columbia Heights Education Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbia Heights Education Campus has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Columbia Heights Education Campus a charter school?
No, Columbia Heights Education Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbia Heights Education Campus a Title I school?
No, Columbia Heights Education Campus is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 142
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.0%
- Phone
- (202) 939-7700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80.0%
- % meeting SAT college-ready benchmark (DC OSSE Report Card SY2024-25)
- 10.2%
- Area population (ZIP 20010)
- 31,591
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
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 · 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 20010; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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