- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Washington, DC
Eastern Hs
Federal NCES profile for Eastern Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 110003000078
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern Hs earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of District of Columbia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in District of Columbia.
- #23 of 35
- high schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for District of Columbia
- 909
- students enrolled
Eastern Hs has class sizes larger than 81% of District of Columbia schools. Computed live against every District of Columbia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Hs ranks #23 of 35 high schools in Washington, DC.
School address
NCES ID 110003000078 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Eastern Hs held near 866 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.5 → 77.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 110003000078 · Washington, DC High · MID · TRAD
909 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson-Reed Hs (1,855 students)
Eastern Hs held near 866 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.5 → 77.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · District of Columbia schools → · Find another →
Eastern 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
- Coolidge Hs
Coolidge Hs
1,029 students
- Roosevelt Hs
Roosevelt Hs
943 students
- This school
Eastern Hs
909 students
What this shows Eastern Hs reports 909 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastern Hs compares
Eastern Hs held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 909 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
909
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in District of Columbia - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
77.3%
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 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
White 2.9%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Eastern Hs is less mixed than the District of Columbia school average of 33.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Eastern Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson-Reed Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia Heights Education Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deal Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastern 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
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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
Coolidge Hs
Standard public school
1,029 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Hs
Standard public school
943 students 11.5:1 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 (~909 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastern Hs
How many students attend Eastern Hs?
Eastern Hs has 909 students enrolled. It is a high school in Washington, DC. CCD year-over-year: 865 (2022-23) → 866 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Hs is 14.2:1, which is 15% higher than the District of Columbia average of 12.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastern Hs?
The largest demographic group at Eastern Hs is African American at 88.9% of enrollment, in Washington, DC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern Hs?
Eastern Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Eastern Hs rank among high schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Hs ranks #23 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 Eastern 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.