Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC)

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Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC) ranks 22 nd of 34 District Of Columbia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC) is a public high school in Washington, DC, serving 424 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.

Bard DC has a predominantly African American student population, with over 90% of students identifying as such in recent school years. The school's strong performance sets it apart from nearby schools. Bard DC has had a 92% four-year graduation rate in 2022-2023 and a 100% four-year graduation rate in 2020-2021, significantly higher than the rates at Ron Brown College Preparatory High School (85%), Eastern High School (65.1%), and H.D. Woodson High School (82%). Bard DC's test scores, while still below district and state averages, are generally higher than the nearby schools.

The higher per-student spending, ranging from $21,885 to $25,609 in recent school years, and lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.6 to 13.9, at Bard DC may contribute to the school's better performance compared to the nearby schools. This suggests the importance of adequate funding and resources for student success. While Bard DC's test scores are still below district and state averages, the school's performance is generally better than the nearby schools, which could be attributed to the school's unique educational model and approach. The nearby Friendship PCS and Cesar Chavez PCS charter schools also demonstrate strong performance in certain areas, indicating that both traditional public schools and public charter schools can provide quality education in the District of Columbia.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1351 Alabama Ave SE
Washington, DC 20032

(202) 898-4664

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
22^nd of 34 District Of Columbia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,609

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 369

Racial breakdown:

African American:

93.0%

Hispanic:

5.7%

Two or more races:

0.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC) ranks worse than 64.7% of high schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 9^th among 17 ranked high schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.77. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC) who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (93%), Hispanic (5.7%), two or more races (0.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC) is 11.5. 10 high schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC) employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC) is $25,609. 14 high schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC):

SchoolDigger ranks Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC) 22^nd of 34 District Of Columbia public high schools. (See Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC) in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

District of Columbia Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks District of Columbia Public Schools 27^th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC)

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Rank History for all students at Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile
2022	29.32	18^th	30	40.0%
2023	32.89	16^th	34	52.9%
2024	28.77	22^nd	34	35.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.71	10^th	30	66.7%
2024	27.87	20^th	28	28.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	32.70	14^th	28	50.0%

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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.

Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Enrollment information for Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC)

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	1	152	2	7	1	4	167
2021	2	246	0	12	1	4	265
2022	2	354	0	16	1	4	377
2023	3	390	0	24	2	5	424
2024	1	343	0	21	1	3	369

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

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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 Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	167	13.0	12.8	n/a
2021	265	25.0	10.6	n/a
2022	377	27.0	13.9	n/a
2023	424	33.5	12.6	n/a
2024	369	32.0	11.5	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 Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	167	13.0	12.8	n/a
2021	265	25.0	10.6	n/a
2022	377	27.0	13.9	n/a
2023	424	33.5	12.6	n/a
2024	369	32.0	11.5	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 Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC)

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$1,953 (8.6%)	$20,727 (91.4%)	$22,679
2021	$3,687 (16.2%)	$19,114 (83.8%)	$22,801
2022	$4,062 (18.6%)	$17,823 (81.4%)	$21,885
2023	$3,511 (13.7%)	$22,098 (86.3%)	$25,609

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Schools Near Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC)

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DC Science Science (2024)	DC CAPE English II (2024)	DC CAPE Algebra I (2024)		DC CAPE Geometry (2024)			DC CAPE English I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DC Science Science End of Course	DC CAPE English II End of Course	DC CAPE Algebra I 9th Grade	DC CAPE Algebra I End of Course	DC CAPE Geometry 9th Grade	DC CAPE Geometry 10th Grade	DC CAPE Geometry End of Course	DC CAPE English I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC)	Public	9-12	1351 Alabama Ave SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 898-4664	369	32	11.5		1 (0.3%)	343 (93.0%)	21 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	28.8	22^nd of 34 public high schools	35.3%		32.9	16^th of 34 public high schools	52.9%	6		24.3		3.0				14.8	$25,609	$3,511	$22,098
Friendship PCS - Technology Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2705 Martin Luther King Jr Av	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	Friendship PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 562-1681	327	42	7.7		0 (0.0%)	323 (98.8%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40.6	13^th of 34 public high schools	61.8%		35.3	12^th of 34 public high schools	64.7%	1		27.6	12.9	12.9		5.8	5.8	21.4	$32,599	$6,204	$26,394
Ballou High School	Public	9-12	3401 4th St. SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 645-3400	585	60	9.6		0 (0.0%)	567 (96.9%)	16 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17.5	32^nd of 34 public high schools	5.9%		23.1	29^th of 34 public high schools	14.7%	3		9.6						5.9	$31,864	$4,098	$27,766
Ballou STAY High School	Public	9-12	3401 4th St. SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 645-3390	294	27	11.0		0 (0.0%)	285 (96.9%)	9 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$26,202	$3,437	$22,765
KIPP DC PCS - Legacy College Preparatory PCS	Public, Charter	9-12	3999 8th Street SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 562-9170	495	49	10.1		0 (0.0%)	493 (99.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.4	29^th of 34 public high schools	14.7%		27.5	24^th of 34 public high schools	29.4%	5	1.1	10.8	2.0	2.0			3.3	11.6	$34,191	$3,327	$30,864
Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS	Public, Charter	9-12	2427 Martin Luther King Jr Av	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 563-6862	338	35	9.6		0 (0.0%)	332 (98.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	29.1	20^th of 34 public high schools	41.2%		25.9	26^th of 34 public high schools	23.5%	6		16.0	5.5	5.4			1.4	18.1	$37,548	$5,082	$32,465
Anacostia High School	Public	9-12	1601 16th St. SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 698-2155	244	32	7.7		1 (0.4%)	235 (96.3%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	16.5	34^th of 34 public high schools	0.0%		18.4	32^nd of 34 public high schools	5.9%	2		7.0						6.5	$46,305	$5,303	$41,002
DC Department of Corrections	Public	9-12	1901 D Street SE	Washington	20003	District Of Columbia	DC Jail Education Program	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(202) 698-4932	41	12	3.4		0 (0.0%)	40 (97.6%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Eastern High School	Public	9-12	1700 East Capitol St. NE	Washington	20003	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 698-4500	866	78	11.1		21 (2.4%)	779 (90.0%)	53 (6.1%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.0%)	23.6	28^th of 34 public high schools	17.6%		31.5	19^th of 34 public high schools	44.1%	9		21.2			1.2	1.0	1.0	9.3	$27,913	$4,070	$23,843
Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts	Public, Charter	8-12	475 School Street SW	Washington	20024	District Of Columbia	Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 388-1011	309	24	12.8		0 (0.0%)	303 (98.1%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40.9	12^th of 34 public high schools	64.7%		32.9	15^th of 34 public high schools	55.9%	3		34.7					1.5		$31,269	$6,662	$24,607

Frequently Asked Questions about Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC)

What district is Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC) in?

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How many students attend Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC)?

In the 2023-24 school year, 369 students attended Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC).

Is Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC) a good school?

Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC) ranks 22^nd of 34 District Of Columbia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC)?

Students at Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC) are 93% African American, 6% Hispanic.

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