Eastern High School
1700 East Capitol St. Ne, Washington, District of Columbia | (202) 698-4500
(202) 698-4500
#10,142 in National Rankings
Overall Score 42.55/100
quick stats
Grades
9-12
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
865
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Overview of Eastern High School
Eastern High School is ranked 16th within District of Columbia. Students have the opportunity to take International Baccalaureate coursework and exams. The IB participation rate at Eastern High School is 41%. The total minority enrollment is 97%. Eastern High School is 1 of 20 high schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools.
Eastern High School 2024 Rankings
Eastern High School is ranked #10,142 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
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SCORECARD
Took at Least One IB Exam
41%Passed at Least One IB Exam
12%Mathematics Proficiency
3%Reading Proficiency
15%Science Proficiency
2%Graduation Rate
65%
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How Eastern High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 33 schools ranked in District of Columbia.
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Ranking Factors | National | State |
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College Readiness Index Rank | #7,918 | #19 |
College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank | #8,194 | #21 |
State Assessment Proficiency Rank | #8,817 (tie) | #17 |
State Assessment Performance Rank | #10,476 (tie) | #20 |
Graduation Rate Rank | #17,638 | #31 |
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Students/Teachers at Eastern High School
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
865
Student Enrollment by Grade:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Student Diversity:
97.5%
Minority Enrollment
97.5%
Minority Enrollment
90.8%
Black
5.4%
Hispanic
2.4%
White
1.0%
Two or More Races
0.2%
Asian
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaska Native are not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Gender Distribution:
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
N/A
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
N/A
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
N/A
Full-Time Equivalent Teachers
65
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Test Scores at Eastern High School
U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).
College Readiness Index
15.6/100
Subject Proficiency:
District of Columbia administered the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers and DC Science Assessment to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.
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4
4
15
27
20
2
2
3
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Subject Proficiency Distribution:
Math
Reading
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers and DC Science Assessment
50.0%
Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers and DC Science Assessment Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations
Around Expectations
Underserved Student Performance
This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.
Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
4.6%
Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
4.2%
Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students
-14.7%
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.
National Percentile on College-level Exams
57.5%
Exam(s) Used for Index
AP® and IB
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
30%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
0%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
0%
Exam Pass Rate
0%
International Baccalaureate (IB) Student Performance
Students can receive college credit for successful completion of IB certificate exams. This information displays how the school's students participated and performed on IB exams if data were available. (N/A means no students participated.)
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
41%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
12%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
30%
Exam Pass Rate
21%
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
Graduation Rate
65% (well below state median)
Grades Served
9-12
Setting
Large City
Charter School
No
Magnet School
N/A
Eligible for Title I Funding
Yes
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
Total Schools
20
Total Students
13,807
College Readiness (district average)
25.5
Proficient in Reading (district average)
27%
Proficient in Mathematics (district average)
4%
Proficient in Science (district average)
2%
Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)
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School Location
1700 East Capitol St. Ne
Washington, District of Columbia 20003
#10,142 in National Rankings
#16 in District of Columbia High Schools
Nearby Schools
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Washington, District of Columbia 20002
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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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