H.D. Woodson HS

540 55th St. NE
Washington, DC 20019

(202)939-2030

profiles.dcps.dc.gov/H.D.+Woodson+High+School

579 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

H.D. Woodson High School, located at 540 55th St NE in Washington, D.C., is a prominent secondary institution within the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. Serving the Ward 7 community, the school is known for its modern, state-of-the-art facility, which opened in 2011 to replace the original building. The campus is designed to foster a comprehensive learning environment, featuring advanced science labs, athletic facilities, and technology-integrated classrooms that support a broad range of academic and extracurricular programs.

As a centerpiece of its neighborhood, H.D. Woodson focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success through a variety of pathways, including college preparatory courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and robust athletic offerings. The school emphasizes school pride and community engagement, striving to maintain a supportive culture that balances rigorous academic expectations with personal development. For further information on the school’s specific mission, performance data, and enrollment policies, you can visit the official [DCPS website](http://www.dcps.dc.gov).

579

Total Students

62.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for H.D. Woodson HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	42
Black	533
Asian	1
Two or More	1

Black
533 (92.1%)
Hispanic
42 (7.3%)
White
2 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	District of Columbia Public Schools
Phone:	(202)939-2030
Website:	http://profiles.dcps.dc.gov/H.D.+Woodson+High+School
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 178

Grade 10 160

Grade 11 128

Grade 12 113