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Coolidge High School

Public | 9-12 | 547 students

 
 
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4 stars

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Posted March 12, 2010

this school could use more programs for the youth to become envolve in to keep them off the street and to keep down risky behaviors
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 10, 2010

Coolidge can be a good school at times but they do too much. The people that are there trying to reconstruct Coolidge are trying to make it somethng its not, they think that they can just come and make huge changes and that people will get used to the new rules overnight. I dont like Calvin Coolidge SHS anymore. I want Mr.Burton (former principal) back!


Posted August 31, 2009

Uniforms were one of the best idea for the school. The students look like they are going some where to learn. I can't wait to see the progress with the new school system that lies ahead for a better education for our students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 29, 2009

the school is good but the only problem i have is with the uniforms i really dont like them and i think that the school should just drop them all together
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 21, 2008

Coolidge is like that.....its my neigborhood school. I give a 100% surness that your child will get the best education ever.


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 44% in 2012.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 44% in 2012.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
38%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington, D.C. used the District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment System (DC-CAS) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and science in grades 5, 8, and High School. The DC-CAS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the District of Columbia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Washington DC's state standards

Source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Overall academic rating

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This school
Percent of 12th graders taking SAT or ACT: 93%
Percent of test takers who are "college ready": 3%

*Test scores are based on 2012 DC-CAS results from the District of Columbia.

**The academic growth rating measures how schools affect student test score improvement over time in reading and math. The data is for the 2012 school year and is provided by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

***This rating is based on the percent of 12th graders in 2012 that took the SAT or ACT, and the percent of those test-takers that reached a "college ready" benchmark as determined by SAT or ACT. Data is provided by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

Climate ratings

Starting in fall 2013, we plan to release a climate rating as part of this school's overall GreatSchools Rating. The climate rating will be based on survey data about various aspects of this school's climate, such as safety, cleanliness, expectations for students, parent involvement, and more.

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 92% 80%
Hispanic 8% 12%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
White 0% 7%
Source: NCES, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 177%N/A70%
Special education 225%N/A13%
English learners 28%N/A7%
Source: 1 NCES, 2009-2010
Source: 2 Office of the State Superintendent of Education, 2011-2012

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
All Students 82%N/AN/A
Asian/Pacific Islander 94%N/AN/A
Black, not Hispanic 83%N/AN/A
Hispanic 77%N/AN/A
Economically disadvantaged 82%N/AN/A
Students with disabilities 74%N/AN/A
Limited English proficient 83%N/AN/A
Source: DCPS, 2009-2010

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 89%N/A75%
Female 91%N/A77%
Male 88%N/A71%
Asian/Pacific Islander 100%N/A79%
Black, not Hispanic 89%N/A77%
Hispanic 91%N/A62%
Economically disadvantaged 100%N/A96%
Not economically disadvantaged 77%N/A58%
Students with disabilities 100%N/A94%
General-Education students 87%N/A73%
Source: DCPS, 2009-2010

College readiness and student pathways

Students typically attend these schools prior to attending this school Lasalle Backus Education Campus
Takoma Education Campus
Whittier Education Campus
Read more about resources at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Foreign languages spoken by school staff French
Spanish
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Outdoor learning lab
  • Science lab

Arts & music

School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
Music
  • Band
Performing and written arts
  • Drama
Clubs
  • Art club
  • Drama club

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs
Languages supported by ESL/ELL programs
  • French
  • Spanish
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • French
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Gym

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Advanced placement courses
Clubs
  • National Honor Society
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:00am
School end time
  • 4:30pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • Thelma Jarrett
Fax number
  • (202) 576-3147

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Advanced placement courses
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs
Languages supported by ESL/ELL programs
  • French
  • Spanish

Resources

Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • French
  • Spanish
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • 62 (Takoma/Fort Totten - Petworth/Georgia Ave/Federal Triangle)
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Auditorium
  • Computer lab
  • Gym
  • Music room
  • Outdoor learning lab
  • Science lab
Partnerships with local resources and organizations
  • Takoma Collaborative
  • Georgia Avenue Collaborative
  • Alpha Leadership Project
  • Coolidge Alumni Association
  • Teen Women in Action
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross country
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track

Arts & music

Music
  • Band
Performing arts
  • Drama

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Art club
  • Chess club
  • Drama club
  • National Honor Society
School leaders can update this information here.

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School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Parent involvement
  • Join PTO/PTA
School leaders can update this information here.

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Students typically come from these schools
Lasalle Backus Education Campus
Takoma Education Campus
Whittier Education Campus
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6315 5th St NW
Washington, DC 20011
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Phone: (202) 671-6080

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