Anacostia HS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Washington, District of Columbia 20020 · District of Columbia Public Schools
#29 of 38 high schools in District of Columbia
#15221 of 16,910 nationally
About Anacostia HS
Anacostia HS is a public high located in Washington, in the District of Columbia Public Schools school district of District of Columbia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 246 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 20.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 29th of 38 ranked high schools in District of Columbia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (87th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 246.
There are 235 schools in Washington; Anacostia HS ranks 187th of 223 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)15%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)7.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Anacostia HS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 7.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 15%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Anacostia HS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kramer MS
Washington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
213 students · 261 m away
Ketcham ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students · 439 m away
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia ES
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–3
409 students · 606 m away
Lawrence E. Boone ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students · 764 m away
Lee Montessori PCS - East End
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
246 students · 880 m away
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–3
256 students · 1.1 km away
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle
Washington · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
282 students · 1.1 km away
Savoy ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
233 students · 1.2 km away
Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS
Washington · Charter high · Grades 9–12
373 students · 1.3 km away
Digital Pioneers Academy PCS - Capitol Hill
Washington · Charter high · Grades 9–12
387 students · 1.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Anacostia HS a good school?
Anacostia HS has a Success Index (US) of 20.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #29 of 38 in District of Columbia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Anacostia HS rank in District of Columbia?
Anacostia HS ranks #29 of 38 high schools in District of Columbia and #15221 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Anacostia HS?
Anacostia HS had 246 students in 2025.
Is Anacostia HS a elementary school or a high school?
Anacostia HS is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Anacostia HS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Anacostia HS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.