Serving 543 students in grades 9-12, H.d. Woodson 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 2% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in DC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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H.d. Woodson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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H.d. Woodson High School's student population of 543 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
H.d. Woodson 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 H.d. Woodson High School is 0.08, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#186 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
18%
Black
96%
64%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
76%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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H.d. Woodson High School is ranked #186 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are H.d. Woodson High School often compared to?
H.d. Woodson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dunbar High School, Roosevelt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of H.d. Woodson High School?
The graduation rate of H.d. Woodson High School is 80-84%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 76%.
How many students attend H.d. Woodson High School?
543 students attend H.d. Woodson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of H.d. Woodson High School students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H.d. Woodson High School?
H.d. Woodson High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does H.d. Woodson High School offer ?
H.d. Woodson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is H.d. Woodson High School part of?
H.d. Woodson High School is part of District Of Columbia School District.
In what neighborhood is H.d. Woodson High School located?
H.d. Woodson High School is located in the Northeast Boundary neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 1 other public schools located in Northeast Boundary.
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