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Duke Ellington School of the Arts

Duke Ellington School of the Arts is a public high school in Washington, DC, serving grades 9–12, rated A, with 589 students and a 28.1:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2022-2023, the share of students meeting the state standard was 60% in English I, 60% in English II and 60% in English Language Arts.

ATopHap school rating
Rating
A
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
589
Students per teacher
28.1:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Regular

2022-2023 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English I60%
English II60%
English Language Arts60%
Algebra I5%
Geometry1%
Math1%

Student body

Black66%
White14%
Hispanic14%
Two or more races4%
Asian1%
Male / female
27% / 73%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+5.6%
Prior-year enrollment
558

School details

Address
3500 R St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Phone
(202) 282-0123
Website
ellingtonarts.org
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
110003000016
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School district

District of Columbia Public Schools

District rating
A-
Schools
117
Students
51,904
Spending per student
$25,697
Teachers (FTE)
4,751
Grades
PK–12
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About Duke Ellington School of the Arts

How is Duke Ellington School of the Arts rated?

Duke Ellington School of the Arts holds a A rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. District of Columbia Public Schools is rated A- overall.

How do students at Duke Ellington School of the Arts perform on state tests?

In the 2022-2023 testing year, the share of Duke Ellington School of the Arts students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 60% in English I, 60% in English II, 60% in English Language Arts, 5% in Algebra I, 1% in Geometry and 1% in Math.

What grades does Duke Ellington School of the Arts serve?

Duke Ellington School of the Arts serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Duke Ellington School of the Arts?

589 students attend Duke Ellington School of the Arts, up from 558 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 28.1:1.

Which school district is Duke Ellington School of the Arts in?

Duke Ellington School of the Arts is part of District of Columbia Public Schools, which reports 117 schools, 51,904 students and $25,697 of spending per student.