Coolidge High School

Summary:

Coolidge High School is a public high school in Washington, DC, serving 1,015 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) district, which is ranked 26 out of 47 districts in DC and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Coolidge High School faces significant academic and demographic challenges compared to its neighboring schools. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American (58.03%) and Hispanic (40.3%) students compared to schools like District of Columbia International School and Washington Latin PCS - Upper School. Academically, Coolidge consistently underperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores, particularly in math, with only 6.5% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 23.9% for the DCPS district and 19.9% for the state.

Despite the school's challenges, Coolidge High School has a relatively high per-student spending of $27,669 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the district average. However, this additional funding has not translated into stronger academic outcomes, as Coolidge's graduation rate, while improving, still lags behind neighboring charter schools like E.L. Haynes PCS - High School (77.2%) and Washington Leadership Academy PCS. Addressing the needs of Coolidge's predominantly low-income, minority student population will be crucial in improving student outcomes and closing the achievement gap.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 6315 5th St. NW
       Washington, DC  20011


(202) 671-6080

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
19th of 34 District Of Columbia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $27,669 Help


Feeder schools for Coolidge High School:

Elementary:    Brightwood Elementary School
    LaSalle-Backus Elementary School
    Takoma Elementary School
    Whittier Elementary School
Middle:    Ida B. Wells Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  1,015

Racial breakdown:

African American:
58.0%
Hispanic:
40.3%
Two or more races:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Coolidge High School ranks worse than 55.9% of high schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 8th among 17 ranked high schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.42. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Coolidge High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (58%), Hispanic (40.3%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Coolidge High School is 17.5. 18 high schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Coolidge High School is $27,669. 11 high schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Coolidge High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Coolidge High School 19th of 34 District Of Columbia public high schools. (See Coolidge High School in the ranking list.)

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District of Columbia Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks District of Columbia Public Schools 26th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Coolidge High School

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Rank History for all students at Coolidge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 67.48 9th 30 70.0%
2011 36.36 17th 31 45.2%
2012 35.34 18th 31 41.9%
2014 34.27 22nd 35 37.1%
2015 28.96 22nd 29 24.1%
2016 28.90 21st 31 32.3%
2017 31.93 19th 34 44.1%
2018 24.25 29th 34 14.7%
2019 26.09 29th 34 14.7%
2022 30.55 17th 30 43.3%
2023 29.67 20th 34 41.2%
2024 29.42 19th 34 44.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Coolidge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.58 4th 8 50.0%
2019 22.32 9th 10 10.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Coolidge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.77 17th 26 34.6%
2019 26.75 23rd 25 8.0%
2023 33.21 4th 10 60.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Coolidge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.46 16th 30 46.7%
2024 31.95 17th 28 39.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Coolidge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.93 28th 32 12.5%
2019 23.29 28th 31 9.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Coolidge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.86 28th 33 15.2%
2019 28.53 28th 31 9.7%
2022 25.97 17th 19 10.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Coolidge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.79 32nd 33 3.0%
2019 27.50 28th 32 12.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Coolidge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.89 32nd 34 5.9%
2019 28.23 28th 33 15.2%
2023 28.38 19th 27 29.6%
2024 29.58 18th 28 35.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Coolidge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.98 8th 11 27.3%
2019 18.37 13th 13 0.0%
2022 79.40 1st 6 83.3%
2023 19.11 12th 13 7.7%
2024 22.78 11th 13 15.4%
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Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Enrollment information for Coolidge High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 1226 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1226
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1201 1201
1990 1 1271 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 1280
1991 2 972 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 993
1992 0 948 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 957
1993 0 843 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 855
1994 0 772 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 780
1995 3 907 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 930
1996 3 907 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 930
1997 4 906 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 927
1998 3 989 4 30 0 n/a n/a 0 1026
1999 3 949 2 23 0 n/a n/a 0 977
2000 2 1027 5 30 0 n/a n/a 0 1064
2001 1 900 4 45 1 n/a n/a 0 951
2002 2 778 6 56 1 n/a n/a 0 843
2003 2 778 6 56 1 n/a n/a 0 843
2004 0 753 5 36 1 n/a n/a 0 795
2005 0 637 3 33 1 n/a n/a 0 674
2006 2 623 4 41 0 n/a n/a 0 670
2007 0 635 3 40 1 n/a n/a 0 679
2008 0 746 3 62 0 n/a n/a 0 811
2009 0 571 1 47 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2010 0 534 1 46 0 n/a n/a 0 581
2011 1 609 0 67 1 0 0 0 678
2012 3 476 2 65 1 0 0 0 547
2013 1 425 1 61 1 0 1 0 490
2014 0 367 9 51 3 0 3 0 433
2015 1 322 2 68 0 0 2 0 395
2016 2 296 1 81 0 1 3 0 384
2017 1 258 0 86 0 0 1 0 346
2018 0 214 1 94 0 0 1 0 310
2019 1 249 1 76 0 0 0 0 327
2020 2 317 2 134 0 0 2 0 457
2021 2 366 2 187 0 0 4 0 561
2022 2 473 1 259 0 0 5 0 740
2023 2 589 3 409 1 0 10 1 1015

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Coolidge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1226 73.0 16.7 1.3
1989 1201 87.0 13.8 1.3
1990 1280 81.0 15.8 3.9
1991 993 80.0 12.4 6.9
1992 957 70.0 13.6 9.4
1993 855 61.0 14.0 14.2
1994 780 71.0 11.0 10
1995 930 62.0 15.0 12.9
1996 930 62.0 15.0 12.9
1997 927 59.0 15.7 13.7
1998 1026 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 977 54.0 18.1 n/a
2000 1064 74.0 14.4 22.7
2001 951 73.0 13.0 35.8
2002 843 n/a n/a 41.4
2003 843 n/a n/a 41.4
2004 795 58.0 13.7 42.5
2005 674 52.0 13.0 57.6
2006 670 80.0 8.4 46.6
2007 679 54.0 12.6 48.6
2008 811 73.0 11.1 45.9
2009 619 48.2 12.8 67.7
2010 581 51.0 11.3 77.3
2011 678 40.0 16.9 73.5
2012 547 43.0 12.7 71.5
2013 490 42.0 11.6 47.8
2014 433 39.5 10.9 99.3
2015 395 36.0 10.9 100
2016 384 41.0 9.3 100
2017 346 43.6 7.9 n/a
2018 310 34.0 9.1 n/a
2019 327 34.0 9.6 n/a
2020 457 38.0 12.0 n/a
2021 561 43.0 13.0 n/a
2022 740 50.2 14.7 n/a
2023 1015 58.0 17.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Coolidge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1226 73.0 16.7 1.3
1989 1201 87.0 13.8 1.3
1990 1280 81.0 15.8 3.9
1991 993 80.0 12.4 6.9
1992 957 70.0 13.6 9.4
1993 855 61.0 14.0 14.2
1994 780 71.0 11.0 10
1995 930 62.0 15.0 12.9
1996 930 62.0 15.0 12.9
1997 927 59.0 15.7 13.7
1998 1026 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 977 54.0 18.1 n/a
2000 1064 74.0 14.4 22.7
2001 951 73.0 13.0 35.8
2002 843 n/a n/a 41.4
2003 843 n/a n/a 41.4
2004 795 58.0 13.7 42.5
2005 674 52.0 13.0 57.6
2006 670 80.0 8.4 46.6
2007 679 54.0 12.6 48.6
2008 811 73.0 11.1 45.9
2009 619 48.2 12.8 67.7
2010 581 51.0 11.3 77.3
2011 678 40.0 16.9 73.5
2012 547 43.0 12.7 71.5
2013 490 42.0 11.6 47.8
2014 433 39.5 10.9 99.3
2015 395 36.0 10.9 100
2016 384 41.0 9.3 100
2017 346 43.6 7.9 n/a
2018 310 34.0 9.1 n/a
2019 327 34.0 9.6 n/a
2020 457 38.0 12.0 n/a
2021 561 43.0 13.0 n/a
2022 740 50.2 14.7 n/a
2023 1015 58.0 17.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Coolidge High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,118 (10.5%) $26,469 (89.5%) $29,588
2020 $3,291 (12.1%) $23,949 (87.9%) $27,240
2021 $3,319 (12.7%) $22,895 (87.3%) $26,213
2022 $4,548 (18.3%) $20,297 (81.7%) $24,845
2023 $3,582 (12.9%) $24,087 (87.1%) $27,669

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Coolidge High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 29th of 34 High schoolsRanks 20th of 34 High schools
 26.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Geometry (Coolidge High School)01.2
 1.2%
   10th Grade Geometry (District of Columbia Public Schools)13.17.9
 5.2%
   10th Grade Geometry (District Of Columbia)12.26.7
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Coolidge High School)1018.4
 8.4%
   End of Course English II (District of Columbia Public Schools)38.636.9
 1.7%
   End of Course English II (District Of Columbia)33.733.8
 0.1%
End of Course Geometry (Coolidge High School)00.9
 0.9%
   End of Course Geometry (District of Columbia Public Schools)20.114.2
 5.9%
   End of Course Geometry (District Of Columbia)17.212.8
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students3271015
 210.4%
African American249589
 136.5%
American Indian01
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic76409
 438.2%
Pacific Islander00
White12
 100%
Two or More Races010


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Students at Coolidge High School are 58% African American, 40% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,015 students attended Coolidge High School.

Coolidge High School ranks 19th of 34 District Of Columbia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

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