Anacostia High School

Anacostia High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1601 16th St SE,  Washington, DC
District Of Columbia Public Schools
3.8
2.4
321 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ian Roberts
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
870
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
0%
Reading Proficiency
7%
Average GPA
2.97
Graduation Rate
54.5%

Niche Grade

D+
Academics
C+
Teachers
D+
College Prep
C
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
2.97
Reading Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
0%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
870
Math
430
Verbal
450
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
20
Reading
20
Science
17
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
41.1%
State Average
25.2%
English
46.9%
State Average
22.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
162:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.3%
Female
44.7%
Black
92.3%
Hispanic
5.7%
Two or more races
2%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Morgan State University 43 Students
Virginia State University 41 Students
Bowie State University 38 Students
Norfolk State University 38 Students
Delaware State University 37 Students
University of the District of Columbia 36 Students
North Carolina Central University 33 Students
Howard University 32 Students
Clark Atlanta University 30 Students
Towson University 26 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 20 Students
Nursing 19 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 13 Students
Computer Science 12 Students
Psychology 11 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 11 Students
Information Technology 8 Students
Biology 7 Students
Architecture 7 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 43 Reviews
3.0 Alum
3/23/2020
Although I was enrolled in Anacostia SHS for one year it had a huge impact on how I wanted to spend my life after school. Despite having to deal with violence within and around the school I was given a set of very qualified, capable and encouraging teachers who I felt cared about my well being as an individual. Anacostia is the reason I decided to serve as an educator in DC public schools.
4.0 Alum
6/17/2018
The school at it core is the basic standard of on the average line. At the school your find your run of the mills teachers who are dedicated students and are determine to help you graduate and more forward into that next step in life. The School offered me a large range of of financial assistants for college as well a interning opportunity with groups like the World Bank and 1776 Start up incubator on the east coast.
4.0 NicheUser
9/17/2016
The teachers try the best they can to help students that want to learn and don't want to learn. They give the same amount of attention to both categories.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.4 7 Reviews
5.0 other
6/16/2015
I am also a 2012 Anacostia graduate (shoutout to us!) and recently completed my bachelors of arts in economics (yes, I graduated in three years). I could not have done any of this without the support I got from my teachers (I love you Ms. Sowers) and staff (We had the best DC-CAP councelor). Yes the...
4.0 parent
4/18/2014
My son is a current student at The Academies at Anacostia. We had our trepidations about attending Anacostia, but no more. He enjoys going to school everyday. He has nothing but good things to say about Dr Roberts, Mr Comfero, Ms Quick, many other staff members and students. We see big things going...
2.0 parent
10/3/2013
I enrolled my child in this school and its a Month later and I will be enrolling het OUT!First I would like to say that thr school has been fixed up nice. It actually looked nice and clean in there. The Teachers do try to teach my child have nothing but good things to say about herTeachers. The stud...
1.0 other
2/15/2013
I am an an alumnus of AHS class of 1965. Our school was one of the best academic High Schools in Washington. We had National Merit winners, Westington House Scholars, service academy appointees, many college scholarship winners. I was in the honors track and received a scholarship for my BA and MA....

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Anacostia High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Washington, DC and is served by the District Of Columbia Public Schools in District of Columbia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 321 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Academic records show that 0% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 7% are proficient in reading. Anacostia High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 2.97, the graduation rate is 54.5%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 870 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $396,878. Discover additional schools in the area, like Digital Pioneers Academy - High School, Eastern High School, Maya Angelou Academy at Youth Services Center, and more. Learn more about what Washington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Anacostia High School.

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