Eastern High School

Eastern High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1700 E Capitol St NE,  Washington, DC
District Of Columbia Public Schools
3.9
3.7
766 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Rachel Skerritt
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
960
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
3%
Reading Proficiency
24%
Average GPA
3.13
Graduation Rate
67%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.13
Reading Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
3%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
85
Full Time Teachers
85
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
960
Math
470
Verbal
490
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
20
Reading
18
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
3.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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
2.6%
State Average
25.2%
English
37.7%
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
183:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.5%
Male
47.4%
Black
88.8%
Hispanic
6.2%
White
2.9%
Two or more races
1.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 147 Students
Norfolk State University 131 Students
Howard University 121 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 120 Students
Clark Atlanta University 117 Students
Bowie State University 106 Students
North Carolina Central University 104 Students
Delaware State University 101 Students
Virginia State University 100 Students
University of the District of Columbia 98 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 67 Students
Business 56 Students
Psychology 55 Students
Biology 54 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 32 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 29 Students
Computer Science 24 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 23 Students
Criminology 21 Students
Small Business Management 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 114 Reviews
5.0 Alum
6/5/2022
Definitely a school to grow in. With a great but complex learning curriculum. The school has definitely helped me prepare a lot with college and gave me college readiness.
4.0 Senior
9/14/2020
My high school from the beginning to the end of my four years helped me grow as a strong independent student. The administration actually cared for students, they helped me chose the right path for myself. I wouldn't change anything about Eastern Senior High School.
5.0 Alum
7/20/2020
It was a very exciting school and it was always something to do . The students were very kind and caring. Also their was many actives to do like I was a foot ball manager in choir and the students was fun and exciting
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/27/2025
My daughter things were missed place or stolen and the school did nothing. They are unprofessional and all over the place, the kids basically run the school.
5.0 parent
4/28/2019
I'm glad we chose Eastern for our students. My one and only complaint is that they offer only 1 world language. Other than that, they are academically challenging and offer an amazing array of extras, like debate, a medical sci academy, all the sports, jrotc, on and on. And the full IB program! Unle...
5.0 other
4/26/2015
Great school in one of the more suburban-like areas of Washington, DC. The teachers are great and many live in the area. In the years ahead, this school will prove to be a powerhouse institution in DC.

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Eastern 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 766 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 3% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24% are proficient in reading. Eastern 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 3.13, the graduation rate is 67%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 960 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $658,549. Discover additional schools in the area, like Digital Pioneers Academy - High School, Phelps Architecture, Construction, and Engineering 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 Eastern High School.

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