Eastern HS

1700 East Capitol St. NE
Washington, DC 20003

www.easternhighschooldcps.org

909 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Eastern High School, located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C., is a historic public secondary school serving the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. Situated at 1700 East Capitol St NE, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and occupies a prominent place in the city's educational landscape. Eastern offers a comprehensive academic curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education programs, and various extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for college and future career success.

As a centerpiece of the Near Northeast and Capitol Hill areas, Eastern High School emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, focusing on both rigorous academics and social-emotional learning. The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment. By leveraging its proximity to the heart of the nation’s capital, Eastern often provides students with unique opportunities for civic engagement and partnerships with local organizations, striving to empower its graduates to become active, informed citizens.

909

Total Students

84.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eastern HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	56
Black	807
Asian	5
Two or More	14

Black
807 (88.9%)
Hispanic
56 (6.2%)
White
26 (2.9%)
Two or More
14 (1.5%)
Asian
5 (0.6%)

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)698-4500
Website:	http://www.easternhighschooldcps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	909
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
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 9 319

Grade 10 244

Grade 11 180

Grade 12 166