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Bard HS Early College DC (Bard DC)

1351 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032 · (202) 898-4664 · District of Columbia
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL331 STUDENTS
Enrollment
331
High
DISTRICT 695 · STATE 553
Student : Teacher
10.3:1
32 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.8:1 · STATE 11.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
136
Grade 10
60
Grade 11
71
Grade 12
64
Student demographics
Hispanic
216%
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 19%
Black
30091%
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 62%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 1%
Two+
52%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 4%
Native American
41%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
13240%
Female
19960%

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Test scores

DC CAPE 2024-25 . % Meeting + Exceeding
English Language Arts
39.7%
DC avg 37.9%
Math
9.6%
DC avg 27.5%
Source: DC CAPE. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

About Bard HS Early College DC (Bard DC)

Bard HS Early College DC (Bard DC) is a modestly sized senior high in Washington, District of Columbia, operated by District of Columbia Public Schools. The school enrolls 331 students in grades 9 through 12. By comparison, District of Columbia's public schools average about 553 students each, so Bard HS Early College DC (Bard DC) sits 40% below that benchmark.

Across the 117 schools in District of Columbia Public Schools (52,030 students total), Bard HS Early College DC (Bard DC) accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Bard HS Early College DC (Bard DC) shows that the student body is overwhelmingly Black (91%). The remainder breaks down as 6% Hispanic. By comparison, District of Columbia as a whole is about 42% Black, so the school skews visibly more Black than its surroundings.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, Bard HS Early College DC (Bard DC) has 32 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 10.3:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 11.2:1 average.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for District of Columbia put median household earnings sit near $109,870, roughly 64% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, District of Columbia runs 247 public schools (combined enrollment of about 94,385 students), of which Bard HS Early College DC (Bard DC) is one.

The closest other public school is Turner ES, roughly 0.4 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in an inner-city area.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for Bard HS Early College DC (Bard DC) typically covers enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

District of Columbia at a glance

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Population
681,294
Census ACS
Median income
$109,870
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
64%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
247
94,385 students

Quick facts

School name
Bard HS Early College DC (Bard DC)
District
District of Columbia Public Schools
Address
1351 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032
Phone
(202) 898-4664
County
District of Columbia
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
331
Teachers (FTE)
32
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
110003000529
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Bard HS Early College DC (Bard DC)
How many students attend Bard HS Early College DC (Bard DC)?
Bard HS Early College DC (Bard DC) enrolls approximately 331 students in grades 09-12.
Is Bard HS Early College DC (Bard DC) an elementary, middle, or high school?
Bard HS Early College DC (Bard DC) is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Bard HS Early College DC (Bard DC)?
Approximately 10.3:1 students per teacher at Bard HS Early College DC (Bard DC).
What is the student diversity at Bard HS Early College DC (Bard DC)?
Student demographics at Bard HS Early College DC (Bard DC) are roughly 6% Hispanic, 91% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Bard HS Early College DC (Bard DC) in?
Bard HS Early College DC (Bard DC) is part of District of Columbia Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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