Below Average
#210 of 240 schools in DC
Coolidge HS
High School · District of Columbia Public Schools · Washington, DC
A District of Columbia Public Schools high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6315 5th St. NW, Washington, DC 20011
- Math 8% vs DC 28% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs DC 38% (2025)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Coolidge HS score 16% 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
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2018, reaching 16% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 67Good Transit
- Bike 72Very 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
$108,377
Median home value
$722,200
Median rent
$1,636/mo
College educated
54.7%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20011; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital City Pcs - HSCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Paul Pcs - International HSCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| District of Columbia International SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.7 | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,619 | Compare → |
| Washington Latin Pcs - Upper SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 356 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
District of Columbia Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 117
- Rank in district
- #108 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
Coolidge HS is listed in District of Columbia Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coolidge HS
Coolidge HS is a public high school in Washington, DC, part of District of Columbia Public Schools, serving approximately 1,093 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #210 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coolidge HS
What grades does Coolidge HS serve?
Coolidge HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Coolidge HS?
Coolidge HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,093 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coolidge HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Coolidge HS is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coolidge HS rank in DC?
Coolidge HS ranks #210 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Coolidge HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Coolidge HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Coolidge HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coolidge HS has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Coolidge HS a charter school?
No, Coolidge HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Coolidge HS a Title I school?
No, Coolidge HS is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,093
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.7%
- Phone
- (202) 671-6080
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- % meeting SAT college-ready benchmark (DC OSSE Report Card SY2024-25)
- 3.5%
- Area population (ZIP 20011)
- 66,951
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 20011; 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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