- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Washington, DC
H.D. Woodson Hs
Federal NCES profile for H.D. Woodson Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 110003000055
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H.D. Woodson Hs earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the District of Columbia median.
- #20 of 35
- high schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 579
- students enrolled
H.D. Woodson Hs has class sizes near the District of Columbia median. Computed live against every District of Columbia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H.D. Woodson Hs ranks #20 of 35 high schools in Washington, DC.
School address
NCES ID 110003000055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
H.D. Woodson Hs held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 51.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 110003000055 · Washington, DC High · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson-Reed Hs (1,855 students)
H.D. Woodson Hs held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 51.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · District of Columbia schools → · Find another →
H.D. Woodson 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 579
H.D. Woodson Hs
579 students
What this shows H.D. Woodson Hs reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How H.D. Woodson Hs compares
H.D. Woodson 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 65% in District of Columbia - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
85.7%
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 145 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
White 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, H.D. Woodson Hs is less mixed than the District of Columbia school average of 33.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 H.D. Woodson Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson-Reed Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Heights Education Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deal Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H.D. Woodson 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
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
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 (~579 students)
Frequently asked questions about H.D. Woodson Hs
How many students attend H.D. Woodson Hs?
H.D. Woodson Hs has 579 students enrolled. It is a high school in Washington, DC. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 544 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at H.D. Woodson Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at H.D. Woodson Hs is 12.3:1, which is 0% higher than the District of Columbia average of 12.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H.D. Woodson Hs?
The largest demographic group at H.D. Woodson Hs is African American at 92.1% of enrollment, in Washington, DC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H.D. Woodson Hs?
H.D. Woodson Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 H.D. Woodson Hs rank among high schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, H.D. Woodson Hs ranks #20 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 H.D. Woodson 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.