Coolidge High School

Coolidge High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6315 5th St NW,  Washington, DC
District Of Columbia Public Schools
3.6
1.0
740 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Richard Lawrence
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
940
Average ACT Score
17
Math Proficiency
3%
Reading Proficiency
20%
Average GPA
3.34
Graduation Rate
83%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.34
Reading Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
3%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
78
Full Time Teachers
78
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
940
Math
460
Verbal
480
Average ACT
17
Math
16
English
19
Reading
18
Science
16
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
5%
State Average
22.6%
English
9.1%
State Average
32.9%
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
187:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.2%
Black
58%
Hispanic
40.3%
Two or more races
1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
White
<1%
Native American
<1%

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 103 Students
Howard University 96 Students
George Washington University 89 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 85 Students
University of the District of Columbia 82 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 77 Students
American University 76 Students
Temple University 73 Students
Clark Atlanta University 70 Students
Delaware State University 70 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 70 Students
Biology 52 Students
Nursing 46 Students
Computer Science 35 Students
Psychology 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 29 Students
Small Business Management 23 Students
Finance 17 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 16 Students
Accounting 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 86 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/19/2025
Attending high school at Coolidge High School has helped me become a better person & grow more as a young woman ever since my freshman year. There were some high's & low's that i experienced but overall i couldn't be more grateful for the admiration not giving up on me.
3.0 Senior
12/4/2024
I moved to Coolidge in my 10th grade year and i didnt like how people would judge on the way they would they or are as a person and still dont feel okay but way better then how i started, but the teachers are disrespectful the admins are rude staff members have favs so it makes them feel some type of way with students and its very not okay, when its comes to classes teachers stress the student way too much and not very comfortable but i do like some staff and teachers that has helped me with classes and etc.
5.0 Alum
8/10/2022
it was okay. I feel like more support would be nice when it comes to depressed children. a lot goes on in Washington DC and it caused a lot of challenges when it comes to school.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 1 Review
1.0 parent
5/21/2022
Primary concern: SAFETY!!!!… Teachers don’t come to work and the students are pretty much left to do whatever they want on most school days. When a parent calls to complain, the staff argues with the parents in an attempt to dispute and invalidate the complaint. School-wide discipline polices are fo...

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Coolidge 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. The school has a total enrollment of 740 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 3% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 20% are proficient in reading. Coolidge High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.34, the graduation rate is 83%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 940 and an ACT score of 17. The average home value in this area is $654,833. Discover additional schools in the area, like Roosevelt High School @ MacFarland, Roosevelt S.T.A.Y. Opportunity Academy, Columbia Heights Education Campus, and more. Learn more about what Washington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Coolidge High School.

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