3101 16th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20010
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
:
6/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (202) 939-7700
Serving 1,554 students in grades 6-12,Columbia Heights Education Campus ranks in the top 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 10% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,554 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Top 50% in DC)Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Top 30%)Science Proficiency
: ≤1% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbia Heights Education Campus's student population of 1,554 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Columbia Heights Education Campus ranks within the top 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Heights Education Campus is 0.48, 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.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (DC)
Overall Testing Rank
#97 out of 220 schools
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
65%
17%
Black
32%
65%
White
1%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.48
0.54
Graduation Rate
82%
76%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
District Of Columbia Public Schools School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Heights Education Campus's ranking?
Columbia Heights Education Campus is ranked #97 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbia Heights Education Campus?
The graduation rate of Columbia Heights Education Campus is 82%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 76%.
How many students attend Columbia Heights Education Campus?
1,554 students attend Columbia Heights Education Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Columbia Heights Education Campus students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Heights Education Campus?
Columbia Heights Education Campus has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Columbia Heights Education Campus offer ?
Columbia Heights Education Campus offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Columbia Heights Education Campus part of?
Columbia Heights Education Campus is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Columbia Heights Education Campus located?
Columbia Heights Education Campus is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Columbia Heights Education Campus is District Of Columbia International School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Grades: PK-5 | 347 students - miles 3700 Oakview Terrace Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 265-7237
-
PK-5
347
Capital City Pcs - Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: PK-4 | 323 students 0.1 miles 100 Peabody Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 808-9800
0.1
PK-4
323
District Of Columbia International School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Grades: 6-12 | 1,523 students 0.1 miles 1400 Main Drive Nw
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 808-9033
0.1
6-12
1,523
Kipp Dc - Connect Pcs
Charter School
Grades: PK-K | 288 students 0.1 miles 1375 Mount Olivet Road Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 396-5477
0.1
PK-K
288
Kipp Dc - Spring Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: 1-4 0.1 miles 1375 Mount Olivet Road Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-5477
0.1
1-4
n/a
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Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,554 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Top 50%)Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Top 30%)Science Proficiency
: ≤1% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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