At a glance
Reported students
909
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
84.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia high enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 46 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
Eastern HS: 909 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
10.7:1 reported; state peer median 10.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 763
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
What the reported data says about Eastern HS
Eastern HS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Washington. It is one of 117 current school records connected to District of Columbia Public Schools. NCES reports 909 students for 2024–25.
Among 46 high schools in District of Columbia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 411.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.7:1, close to the District of Columbia median of 10.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (88.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.2%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 28.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Eastern HS
- 1How do the reported 10.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 84.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 28.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.21
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.9%
- Hispanic6.2%
- Black88.8%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
1 distinct course reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in District of Columbia Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dunbar HS
High · Grades 09–12
892 reported students
Roosevelt HS
High · Grades 09–12
943 reported students
Coolidge HS
High · Grades 09–12
1,029 reported students
McKinley Technology HS
High · Grades 09–12
723 reported students
Cardozo Education Campus
High · Grades 07–12
710 reported students
Benjamin Banneker HS
High · Grades 09–12
703 reported students