Jackson-Reed HS

3950 Chesapeake St. NW
Washington, DC 20016

2,153 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

**Woodrow Wilson High School** (officially renamed **Jackson-Reed High School** as of 2022) is the largest public high school in Washington, D.C. Located in the Tenleytown neighborhood of Northwest D.C., it serves as a flagship institution for the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. The school is highly regarded for its diverse student body, which draws from across the city, and its expansive campus, which serves as a central hub for academic, athletic, and extracurricular activities in the community.

Academically, the school is known for offering a rigorous curriculum that includes an International Baccalaureate (IB) program, numerous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and specialized career academies. Beyond its academic offerings, the school maintains a strong reputation for its competitive athletics programs and an extensive selection of clubs and performing arts opportunities. As a comprehensive high school, it aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its graduates for success in higher education and the professional workforce.

2,153

Total Students

127.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jackson-Reed HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	816
Hispanic	517
Black	627
Asian	90
Two or More	91
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	3

White
816 (37.9 %)
Black
627 (29.1 %)
Hispanic
517 (24.0 %)
Two or More
91 (4.2 %)
Asian
90 (4.2 %)
American Indian
8 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.1 %)

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)282-0120
Website:	http://wilsonhs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,153
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	127.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 9 681

Grade 10 549

Grade 11 469

Grade 12 454