Spingarn Senior High School serves 374 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
374 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)15-19%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-24%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
99%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)50-54%
63%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Joel Elias Spingarn High School is a public high school located in the District of Columbia. The school is named after Joel Elias Spingarn (1875–1939) an American educator and literary critic who established (1913) the Spingarn Medal, awarded annually for outstanding achievement by an African American.
- Springarn Senior High School is located at 2500 Benning Road, NE, Washington, DC.
- It is operated by District of Columbia 51±¬ÁÏs. Its mascot is the Mighty GreenWave.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% DC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spingarn Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Spingarn Senior High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 63%.
How many students attend Spingarn Senior High School?
374 students attend Spingarn Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Spingarn Senior High School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spingarn Senior High School?
Spingarn Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Spingarn Senior High School offer ?
Spingarn Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Spingarn Senior High School part of?
Spingarn Senior High School is part of District Of Columbia 51±¬ÁÏs School District.
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