- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Washington, DC
Jackson-Reed Hs
Federal NCES profile for Jackson-Reed Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 110003000133
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson-Reed Hs earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of District of Columbia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in District of Columbia.
- #11 of 35
- high schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for District of Columbia
- 1,855
- students enrolled
Jackson-Reed Hs has class sizes larger than 84% of District of Columbia schools. Computed live against every District of Columbia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson-Reed Hs ranks #11 of 35 high schools in Washington, DC.
School address
NCES ID 110003000133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-159 students YoY
Jackson-Reed Hs shrank from 2,153 students in 2022-23 to 1,994 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 127.5 → 140.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-159 students YoY 110003000133 · Washington, DC High · MID · TRAD
1,855 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Heights Education Campus (1,563 students)
Jackson-Reed Hs shrank from 2,153 students in 2022-23 to 1,994 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 127.5 → 140.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · District of Columbia schools → · Find another →
Jackson-Reed Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Lafayette Es
Lafayette Es
923 students
What this shows Jackson-Reed Hs reports 1,855 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson-Reed Hs compares
Jackson-Reed Hs is a shrinking 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,855 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,855
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in District of Columbia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.3%
African American 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 36.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Jackson-Reed Hs is more mixed than the District of Columbia school average of 33.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
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 Jackson-Reed Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Heights Education Campus | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deal Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Hs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Hs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson-Reed Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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.
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
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 (~1,855 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson-Reed Hs
How many students attend Jackson-Reed Hs?
Jackson-Reed Hs has 1,855 students enrolled. It is a high school in Washington, DC. CCD year-over-year: 2,153 (2022-23) → 1,994 (2023-24), down 159.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson-Reed Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson-Reed Hs is 14.6:1, which is 19% higher than the District of Columbia average of 12.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson-Reed Hs?
The largest demographic group at Jackson-Reed Hs is White at 36.3% of enrollment, in Washington, DC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson-Reed Hs?
Jackson-Reed Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackson-Reed Hs rank among high schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson-Reed Hs ranks #11 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 Jackson-Reed Hs, District of Columbia Public Schools also operates Columbia Heights Education Campus (1,563 students), Deal Ms (1,462 students), and Coolidge Hs (1,029 students). See the District of Columbia Public Schools district page for the complete list.