- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Washington, DC
Coolidge Hs
Federal NCES profile for Coolidge Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 110003000081
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coolidge Hs earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of District of Columbia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in District of Columbia.
- #29 of 35
- high schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for District of Columbia
- 1,029
- students enrolled
Coolidge Hs has class sizes larger than 94% of District of Columbia schools. Computed live against every District of Columbia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coolidge Hs ranks #29 of 35 high schools in Washington, DC.
School address
NCES ID 110003000081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+78 students YoY
Coolidge Hs grew from 1,015 students in 2022-23 to 1,093 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 77.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+78 students YoY 110003000081 · Washington, DC High · MID · TRAD
1,029 enr · 17.7:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson-Reed Hs (1,855 students)
Coolidge Hs grew from 1,015 students in 2022-23 to 1,093 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 77.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · District of Columbia schools → · Find another →
Coolidge Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson-Reed H
Jackson-Reed Hs
1,855 students
- Columbia Heigh
Columbia Heights Education Campus
1,563 students
- Deal Ms
Deal Ms
1,462 students
- This school
Coolidge Hs
1,029 students
- Roosevelt Hs
Roosevelt Hs
943 students
- Lafayette Es
Lafayette Es
923 students
What this shows Coolidge Hs reports 1,029 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coolidge Hs compares
Coolidge Hs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs District of Columbia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs District of Columbia | District of Columbia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 44% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,029 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,029
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in District of Columbia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$31,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below District of Columbia avg of $33,119
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 42.7%
Two or More 1.2%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Coolidge Hs is more mixed than the District of Columbia school average of 33.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for District of Columbia Public Schools reports $31,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coolidge Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson-Reed Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia Heights Education Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deal Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coolidge Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Washington
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Jackson-Reed Hs
Standard public school
1,855 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Hs
Standard public school
943 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Eastern Hs
Standard public school
909 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Dunbar Hs
Standard public school
892 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Friendship Pcs - Collegiate Academy
Standard public school
745 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Technology Hs
Standard public school
723 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,029 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coolidge Hs
How many students attend Coolidge Hs?
Coolidge Hs has 1,029 students enrolled. It is a high school in Washington, DC. CCD year-over-year: 1,015 (2022-23) → 1,093 (2023-24), up 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coolidge Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Coolidge Hs is 17.7:1, which is 44% higher than the District of Columbia average of 12.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coolidge Hs?
The largest demographic group at Coolidge Hs is African American at 55.2% of enrollment, in Washington, DC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coolidge Hs?
Coolidge Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Coolidge Hs rank among high schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Coolidge Hs ranks #29 of 35 high schools in Washington, DC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in District of Columbia Public Schools?
Besides Coolidge Hs, District of Columbia Public Schools also operates Jackson-Reed Hs (1,855 students), Columbia Heights Education Campus (1,563 students), and Deal Ms (1,462 students). See the District of Columbia Public Schools district page for the complete list.