- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Washington, DC
School Without Walls Hs
Federal NCES profile for School Without Walls Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 110003000131
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School Without Walls Hs earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of District of Columbia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most District of Columbia schools.
- #15 of 35
- high schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for District of Columbia
- 606
- students enrolled
School Without Walls Hs has class sizes larger than 89% of District of Columbia schools. Computed live against every District of Columbia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School Without Walls Hs ranks #15 of 35 high schools in Washington, DC.
School address
NCES ID 110003000131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
School Without Walls Hs held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 110003000131 · Washington, DC High · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson-Reed Hs (1,855 students)
School Without Walls Hs held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · District of Columbia schools → · Find another →
School Without Walls 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 606
School Without Walls Hs
606 students
What this shows School Without Walls Hs reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How School Without Walls Hs compares
School Without Walls 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 29% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 89% in District of Columbia - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
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 152 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.3%
African American 23.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, School Without Walls Hs is more mixed than the District of Columbia school average of 33.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
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 School Without Walls 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School Without Walls 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 (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about School Without Walls Hs
How many students attend School Without Walls Hs?
School Without Walls Hs has 606 students enrolled. It is a high school in Washington, DC. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at School Without Walls Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at School Without Walls Hs is 15.9:1, which is 29% higher than the District of Columbia average of 12.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School Without Walls Hs?
The largest demographic group at School Without Walls Hs is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Washington, DC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School Without Walls Hs?
School Without Walls Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 School Without Walls Hs rank among high schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, School Without Walls Hs ranks #15 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 School Without Walls 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.