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#140 of 240 schools in DC
Eastern HS
High School · District of Columbia Public Schools
1700 East Capitol St. NE, Washington, DC 20003
Enrollment
866
Student-Teacher
11.2:1
Score
5.9
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
866
Student-Teacher
11.2:1
Score
5.9
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
District of Columbia schools
#140 of 240
In Washington
#140 of 240
public schools
In district
#76 of 116
District of Columbia Public Schools
Academic growth
8.3 / 10
Excellent
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About Eastern HS
Eastern HS is a public high school in Washington, DC, part of District of Columbia Public Schools. Eastern HS serves approximately 866 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Eastern HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #140 of 240 schools in DC.
Structured state assessment records for Eastern HS show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.9 · Average
- District avg 5.9
- DC avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
79% of students at Eastern HS were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Eastern HS — Students at Eastern HS score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
Test Scores DC OSSE DC CAPE school-level (% Meeting or Exceeding) (2024-25)
Based on 24 test records from DC state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.3/10.
How Eastern HS Compares
See how Eastern HS performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1700 East Capitol St. NE, Washington, DC 20003
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Eastern HS may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Phelps Architecture Construction and Engineering HS (rated 6.2/10, 0.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Kingsman Academy PCS (rated 5.1/10, 0.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Washington, see our Washington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 20003 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$159,604
Median Home Value
$954,200
Median Rent
$2,630/mo
Population
36,194
College Educated
80.8%
Homeownership
38.5%
Avg Commute
27.1 min
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Median Age
34.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Eastern HS
What grades does Eastern HS serve?
Eastern HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Eastern HS?
Eastern HS has an enrollment of approximately 866 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern HS is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eastern HS rank in DC?
Eastern HS ranks #140 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Eastern HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Eastern HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Eastern HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eastern HS has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Eastern HS a charter school?
No, Eastern HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eastern HS a Title I school?
No, Eastern HS is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 866
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 79.2%
- Phone
- (202) 698-4500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- % meeting SAT college-ready benchmark (DC OSSE Report Card SY2024-25)
- 5.9%
Resources & Links
District
District of Columbia Public Schools- District Enrollment
- 51,294
- Schools in District
- 117
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $31,629
- District Rank
- #76 of 116
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