Serving 60 students in grades 2-12, Sharpe Health School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Total Students
60 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
18%
Black
84%
64%
White
3%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% DC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% DC state average).
How many students attend Sharpe Health School?
60 students attend Sharpe Health School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sharpe Health School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sharpe Health School?
Sharpe Health School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sharpe Health School offer ?
Sharpe Health School offers enrollment in grades 2-12
What school district is Sharpe Health School part of?
Sharpe Health School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
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