Coolidge High School vs. Eastern High School
Should you attend Coolidge High School or Eastern High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Eastern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,015 students in grades 9-12, Coolidge High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Serving 865 students in grades 9-12, Eastern High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,015 students
865 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
65 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#175 out of 220 schools in DC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#177 out of 220 schools in DC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
5%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
16%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
≤5%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
417
373
Grade 10 Students
256
230
Grade 11 Students
169
148
Grade 12 Students
173
114
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
41%
6%
% Black
58%
91%
% White
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2%
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% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
