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Anacostia High School

1601 16th St. Se
Washington, DC 20020
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 287 students in grades 9-12, Anacostia 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in DC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Anacostia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Anacostia High School's student population of 287 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
287 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Anacostia High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anacostia High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DC)
#212 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Anacostia High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Anacostia High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Anacostia High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Anacostia High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Anacostia High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
98%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Anacostia High School and the percentage of Black public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
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13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Anacostia High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in District of Columbia.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Anacostia High School and the public school average diversity score of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
70-74%
76%
This chart displays graduation rate of Anacostia High School and public school graduation rate of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Anacostia High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Anacostia High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anacostia High School's ranking?
Anacostia High School is ranked #212 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Anacostia High School often compared to?
Anacostia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ballou High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Anacostia High School?
The graduation rate of Anacostia High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 76%.
How many students attend Anacostia High School?
287 students attend Anacostia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Anacostia High School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anacostia High School?
Anacostia High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Anacostia High School offer ?
Anacostia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Anacostia High School part of?
Anacostia High School is part of District Of Columbia School District.
In what neighborhood is Anacostia High School located?
Anacostia High School is located in the Fairlawn neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 3 other public schools located in Fairlawn.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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