Eastern HS

1700 East Capitol St. NE
Washington, DC 20003

www.easternhighschooldc.org

865 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.

865

Total Students

64.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eastern HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	47
Black	785
Asian	2
Two or More	9

Black
785 (90.9 %)
Hispanic
47 (5.4 %)
White
21 (2.4 %)
Two or More
9 (1.0 %)
Asian
2 (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)698-4500
Website:	http://www.easternhighschooldc.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	865
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
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 9 373

Grade 10 230

Grade 11 148

Grade 12 114