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Cardozo Education Campus

1200 Clifton St. NW, Washington, DC 20009 · (202) 673-7385 · District of Columbia
GRADES 06–12HIGH11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL710 STUDENTS
Enrollment
710
High
DISTRICT 695 · STATE 553
Student : Teacher
9.1:1
78 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.8:1 · STATE 11.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
34
Grade 7
62
Grade 8
53
Grade 9
190
Grade 10
153
Grade 11
112
Grade 12
106
Student demographics
White
61%
DISTRICT 18% · STATE 13%
Hispanic
35650%
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 19%
Black
33447%
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 62%
Asian
101%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 1%
Two+
30%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 4%
Native American
10%
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
40357%
Female
30743%

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Test scores

DC CAPE 2024-25 . % Meeting + Exceeding
English Language Arts
15.0%
DC avg 37.9%
Math
2.4%
DC avg 27.5%
Source: DC CAPE. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
710
-78 (-10%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
9.1:1
was 10.0:1
% White
1%
was 1%
% Hispanic
50%
was 57%
% Black
47%
was 40%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Cardozo Education Campus

Cardozo Education Campus is a mid-tier secondary school in Washington, District of Columbia, operated by District of Columbia Public Schools. The school educates 710 students in grades 6 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 553 students per school, that is 28% larger than typical.

Across the 117 schools in District of Columbia Public Schools (52,030 students total), Cardozo Education Campus accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Cardozo Education Campus reports that the most-represented group is Hispanic (50%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups; the rest breaks down as 47% Black. The wider county runs roughly 12% Hispanic, putting the school's mix visibly more Hispanic than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Cardozo Education Campus has 78 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 9.1:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 11.2:1 average.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for District of Columbia put the typical household earns roughly $109,870 per year, about 64% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Cardozo Education Campus is one of 247 public schools in District of Columbia (combined enrollment of about 94,385 students).

Nearest neighbor: Tubman ES, around 0.3 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a metropolitan setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Cardozo Education Campus's enrollment has declined 10% since 2018, when it stood at 788 (now 710). Over the same period, the Hispanic share decreased from 57% to 50%.

On the community side, members of the Cardozo Education Campus community share and discuss classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Members of the school community can share what they know.

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
Cardozo Education Campus
District
District of Columbia Public Schools
Address
1200 Clifton St. NW, Washington, DC 20009
Phone
(202) 673-7385
County
District of Columbia
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
710
Teachers (FTE)
78
Student–teacher ratio
9.1:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
110003000082
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in District of Columbia Public Schools
Other schools in Washington
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Frequently asked questions

About Cardozo Education Campus
What is the total enrollment at Cardozo Education Campus?
Cardozo Education Campus enrolls approximately 710 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does Cardozo Education Campus serve?
Cardozo Education Campus serves grades 06-12.
How many teachers does Cardozo Education Campus have?
Cardozo Education Campus employs 78 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.1:1.
What is the student diversity at Cardozo Education Campus?
Student demographics at Cardozo Education Campus are roughly 1% White, 50% Hispanic, 47% Black, 1% Asian, 0% Two or more.
What district is Cardozo Education Campus in?
Cardozo Education Campus 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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