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Eastern High School vs. Coolidge High School

Should you attend Eastern High School or Coolidge High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Eastern High School
1700 East Capitol St. Ne
Washington, DC 20003
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Coolidge High School
6315 5th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Eastern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 866 students in grades 9-12, Eastern High School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Serving 1,093 students in grades 9-12, Coolidge High School ranks in the bottom 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 3% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (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 Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
866 students
1,093 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Eastern High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Coolidge High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Eastern High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Coolidge High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
78 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Eastern High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Coolidge High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Eastern High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the District Of Columbia School District and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Coolidge High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the District Of Columbia School District and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#201 out of 220 schools in DC
(Bottom 50%)
#174 out of 220 schools in DC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Eastern High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Coolidge High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤1%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
3%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eastern High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Coolidge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
16%
(Bottom 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
20%
(Top 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eastern High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Coolidge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
83%
(Top 50% in DC)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Eastern High School with the average graduation rate observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Coolidge High School with the average graduation rate observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Eastern High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Coolidge High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
339
373
Grade 10 Students
226
347
Grade 11 Students
187
208
Grade 12 Students
114
165

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Coolidge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Eastern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Coolidge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
90%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Eastern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Coolidge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Eastern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Eastern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Coolidge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.19
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Eastern High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Coolidge High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Eastern High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Coolidge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(11-12 School Year Data)
4%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Eastern High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Coolidge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
 
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