H.D. Woodson HS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Washington, District of Columbia 20019 · District of Columbia Public Schools
#25 of 38 high schools in District of Columbia
#14959 of 16,910 nationally
About H.D. Woodson HS
H.D. Woodson 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 579 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 21.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 25th of 38 ranked high schools in District of Columbia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (90th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 579.
There are 235 schools in Washington; H.D. Woodson HS ranks 172nd of 223 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)7.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)17%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)9.3
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 H.D. Woodson HS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 9.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 7.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near H.D. Woodson HS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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223 students · 273 m away
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KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS
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KIPP DC - Arts and Technology Academy PCS
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244 students · 572 m away
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - East End
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
353 students · 763 m away
DC Scholars PCS
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
478 students · 847 m away
Kelly Miller MS
Washington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
315 students · 903 m away
Lorraine H. Whitlock ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
162 students · 927 m away
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Frequently asked questions
Is H.D. Woodson HS a good school?
H.D. Woodson HS has a Success Index (US) of 21.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #25 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 H.D. Woodson HS rank in District of Columbia?
H.D. Woodson HS ranks #25 of 38 high schools in District of Columbia and #14959 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend H.D. Woodson HS?
H.D. Woodson HS had 579 students in 2025.
Is H.D. Woodson HS a elementary school or a high school?
H.D. Woodson HS is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near H.D. Woodson HS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of H.D. Woodson HS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.