Columbia Heights Education Campus

Summary:

Columbia Heights Education Campus is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in Washington, DC, with a diverse student population of 1,567. While the school is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) district, which is ranked 26 out of 47 districts in DC, Columbia Heights Education Campus faces several challenges in terms of academic performance and student outcomes.

One key concern is the school's declining 4-year graduation rate, which dropped from 82% in 2021-2022 to 77.2% in 2022-2023, lower than the district average of around 80% in recent years. Additionally, Columbia Heights Education Campus consistently underperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates that are significantly lower across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 25.8% of 6th graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 38.9% for the district and 35.2% for the state. The school's ranking and rating within the DCPS district have also fluctuated, with it currently ranking 17 out of 34 high schools and holding a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, lower than the 4-star rating it had in previous years.

When compared to other nearby high-performing schools in the DCPS district, such as Benjamin Banneker High School, which is ranked 1st in the district, Columbia Heights Education Campus significantly underperforms across all subject areas and grade levels. While the school's per-student spending has increased over the years, reaching $28,098 in 2022-2023, this higher funding has not translated into improved academic outcomes. The school's diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic and significant African American enrollment, suggests that it may not be effectively addressing the unique needs of these student subgroups.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 3101 16th St. NW
       Washington, DC  20010


(202) 939-7700

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
17th of 34 District Of Columbia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,098 Help


Feeder schools for Columbia Heights Education Campus:

Elementary:    H.D. Cooke Elementary School
    Marie Reed Elementary School
    Tubman Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  1,567

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
64.1%
African American:
33.1%
Two or more races:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.8% Help


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Compare Details Columbia Heights Education Campus ranks better than 51.4% of middle schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.15. (See more...)
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Compare Details Columbia Heights Education Campus ranks worse than 50% of high schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 7th 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 31.16. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Columbia Heights Education Campus 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: Hispanic (64.1%), African American (33.1%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbia Heights Education Campus is 11.3, which is the 8th best among 17 high schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbia Heights Education Campus is $28,098, which is the 9th highest among 17 high schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Columbia Heights Education Campus:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia Heights Education Campus 34th of 70 District Of Columbia public middle schools. (See Columbia Heights Education Campus in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Columbia Heights Education Campus 17th of 34 District Of Columbia public high schools. (See Columbia Heights Education Campus 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 Columbia Heights Education Campus

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Rank History for all middle school students at Columbia Heights Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 21.41 48th 56 14.3%
2011 35.62 37th 57 35.1%
2012 41.07 34th 57 40.4%
2014 52.44 29th 57 49.1%
2015 39.70 25th 49 49.0%
2016 41.92 25th 48 47.9%
2017 41.85 27th 56 51.8%
2018 51.05 30th 72 58.3%
2019 62.45 23rd 75 69.3%
2022 42.48 26th 59 55.9%
2023 47.27 31st 69 55.1%
2024 43.15 34th 70 51.4%
See the entire list of District Of Columbia High School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Columbia Heights Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.18 2nd 7 71.4%
2019 64.89 3rd 8 62.5%
2022 34.90 5th 6 16.7%
2023 33.40 5th 7 28.6%
2024 34.25 4th 6 33.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Columbia Heights Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.32 17th 29 41.4%
2019 55.05 11th 32 65.6%
2023 29.90 8th 13 38.5%
2024 22.72 12th 14 14.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbia Heights Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.91 11th 44 75.0%
2024 67.27 10th 49 79.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Columbia Heights Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.19 33rd 53 37.7%
2019 56.53 19th 52 63.5%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Columbia Heights Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.48 15th 46 67.4%
2019 71.82 10th 50 80.0%
2022 49.94 14th 34 58.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Columbia Heights Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.33 16th 49 67.3%
2019 64.90 17th 53 67.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Columbia Heights Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.21 21st 55 61.8%
2019 63.91 16th 55 70.9%
2022 30.65 25th 27 7.4%
2023 23.71 34th 36 5.6%
2024 42.24 24th 42 42.9%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Columbia Heights Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.51 11th 14 21.4%
2019 50.63 6th 15 60.0%
2022 27.69 10th 14 28.6%
2023 34.56 8th 14 42.9%
2024 29.05 13th 17 23.5%
See the entire list of Best District Of Columbia High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Columbia Heights Education Campus

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Rank History for all high school students at Columbia Heights Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 43.15 17th 30 43.3%
2011 58.26 15th 31 51.6%
2012 53.32 16th 31 48.4%
2014 45.65 19th 35 45.7%
2015 29.36 21st 29 27.6%
2016 27.57 22nd 31 29.0%
2017 46.81 12th 34 64.7%
2018 42.51 11th 34 67.6%
2019 45.23 11th 34 67.6%
2022 36.28 11th 30 63.3%
2023 36.62 10th 34 70.6%
2024 31.16 17th 34 50.0%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Columbia Heights Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.85 2nd 8 75.0%
2019 71.74 2nd 10 80.0%
2022 39.53 3rd 4 25.0%
2023 41.72 3rd 5 40.0%
2024 47.38 3rd 6 50.0%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Columbia Heights Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.73 8th 26 69.2%
2019 32.55 12th 25 52.0%
2023 26.37 9th 10 10.0%
2024 46.01 4th 10 60.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbia Heights Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.58 11th 30 63.3%
2024 30.81 19th 28 32.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Columbia Heights Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.20 14th 32 56.3%
2019 42.69 12th 31 61.3%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Columbia Heights Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.86 9th 33 72.7%
2019 47.05 14th 31 54.8%
2022 29.39 13th 19 31.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Columbia Heights Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.38 14th 33 57.6%
2019 43.57 12th 32 62.5%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Columbia Heights Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.90 13th 34 61.8%
2019 49.14 13th 33 60.6%
2022 27.47 13th 18 27.8%
2023 38.90 11th 27 59.3%
2024 30.96 17th 28 39.3%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Columbia Heights Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.24 5th 11 54.5%
2019 36.35 6th 13 53.8%
2022 58.44 3rd 6 50.0%
2023 26.90 9th 13 30.8%
2024 25.73 10th 13 23.1%
See the entire list of Best District Of Columbia High Schools for Hispanic Students!

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 Columbia Heights Education Campus

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 4 408 32 808 1 n/a n/a 0 1253
2010 6 387 35 848 0 n/a n/a 0 1276
2011 24 359 30 852 0 1 6 0 1272
2012 14 394 29 765 0 4 0 0 1206
2013 14 419 24 797 2 3 3 0 1262
2014 11 412 29 806 0 5 3 0 1266
2015 10 449 24 895 0 2 4 0 1384
2016 11 488 22 862 0 4 6 0 1393
2017 6 413 19 891 0 2 5 0 1336
2018 7 366 21 838 0 3 5 0 1240
2019 12 427 18 848 0 3 12 0 1320
2020 17 485 15 946 0 2 16 0 1481
2021 17 498 17 925 0 1 19 0 1477
2022 17 497 14 1001 0 3 21 1 1554
2023 10 518 14 1005 0 2 17 1 1567

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 Columbia Heights Education Campus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 1253 108.1 11.6 82.6
2010 1276 106.0 12.0 88.9
2011 1272 96.1 13.2 89.2
2012 1206 98.0 12.3 n/a
2013 1262 91.0 13.8 99.8
2014 1266 93.0 13.6 99.8
2015 1384 96.0 14.4 99.8
2016 1393 104.0 13.3 99.8
2017 1336 111.5 11.9 n/a
2018 1240 104.5 11.8 n/a
2019 1320 105.5 12.5 n/a
2020 1481 110.5 13.4 n/a
2021 1477 114.0 12.9 n/a
2022 1554 114.0 13.6 n/a
2023 1567 138.5 11.3 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 Columbia Heights Education Campus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 1253 108.1 11.6 82.6
2010 1276 106.0 12.0 88.9
2011 1272 96.1 13.2 89.2
2012 1206 98.0 12.3 n/a
2013 1262 91.0 13.8 99.8
2014 1266 93.0 13.6 99.8
2015 1384 96.0 14.4 99.8
2016 1393 104.0 13.3 99.8
2017 1336 111.5 11.9 n/a
2018 1240 104.5 11.8 n/a
2019 1320 105.5 12.5 n/a
2020 1481 110.5 13.4 n/a
2021 1477 114.0 12.9 n/a
2022 1554 114.0 13.6 n/a
2023 1567 138.5 11.3 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Columbia Heights Education Campus

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,587 (14.0%) $15,918 (86.0%) $18,505
2020 $2,248 (12.2%) $16,194 (87.8%) $18,442
2021 $3,140 (15.4%) $17,303 (84.6%) $20,443
2022 $4,211 (18.9%) $18,056 (81.1%) $22,267
2023 $4,055 (14.4%) $24,043 (85.6%) $28,098

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbia Heights Education Campus

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 23rd of 75 Middle schoolsRanks 31st of 69 Middle schools
 14.3%
Ranks 11th of 34 High schoolsRanks 10th of 34 High schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Columbia Heights Education Campus)36.216.2
 20%
   6th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)25.524.1
 1.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)23.320.2
 3.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia Heights Education Campus)33.125.5
 7.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)38.936.3
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)36.531.4
 5.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Columbia Heights Education Campus)25.414.6
 10.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)26.820.9
 5.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)26.220
 6.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia Heights Education Campus)37.828.7
 9.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)47.640.6
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)4439
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Columbia Heights Education Campus)9.63
 6.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)8.66.8
 1.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)1711.4
 5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia Heights Education Campus)43.135.7
 7.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)44.940.5
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)39.638.7
 0.9%
8th Grade Algebra I (Columbia Heights Education Campus)71.514.1
 57.4%
   8th Grade Algebra I (District of Columbia Public Schools)55.741.6
 14.1%
   8th Grade Algebra I (District Of Columbia)53.137.7
 15.4%
9th Grade Geometry (Columbia Heights Education Campus)5.63.5
 2.1%
   9th Grade Geometry (District of Columbia Public Schools)28.820.2
 8.6%
   9th Grade Geometry (District Of Columbia)27.122.1
 5%
10th Grade Geometry (Columbia Heights Education Campus)7.68.6
 1%
   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 (Columbia Heights Education Campus)3432
 2%
   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 (Columbia Heights Education Campus)6.77
 0.3%
   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%
End of Course Algebra I (Columbia Heights Education Campus)71.56.2
 65.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (District of Columbia Public Schools)58.520.8
 37.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (District Of Columbia)55.817.2
 38.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13201567
 18.7%
African American427518
 21.3%
American Indian00
Asian1814
 22.2%
Hispanic8481005
 18.5%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White1210
 16.7%
Two or More Races1217
 41.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Heights Education Campus

Columbia Heights Education Campus ranks 17th of 34 District Of Columbia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,567 students attended Columbia Heights Education Campus.

Columbia Heights Education Campus is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : H.D. Cooke Elementary School
Elementary : Marie Reed Elementary School
Elementary : Tubman Elementary School

Students at Columbia Heights Education Campus are 64% Hispanic, 33% African American, 1% Two or more races.


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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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