Anacostia High School is a public high school in Anacostia, in the Southeast quadrant of the District of Columbia.

Anacostia Senior High School
Anacostia Senior High School
Anacostia Senior High School
Address
Map
1601 16th Street Southeast

Ward 8

20020

United States
Coordinates38°52′11″N 76°58′57″W / 38.8698°N 76.9825°W / 38.8698; -76.9825
Information
School typePublic high school[1]
Established1937 (87 years ago) (1937)
StatusOpen
School boardDistrict of Columbia State Board of Education
School districtDistrict of Columbia Public Schools
NCES District ID1100030[2]
School codeDC-001-450
CEEB code090005
NCES School ID110003000085[1]
PrincipalKenneth Walker
Teaching staff37 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Grades912[1]
GenderCoeducational
Enrollment287[1] (2022-2023)
 • Grade 9105[1]
 • Grade 1090[1]
 • Grade 1155[1]
 • Grade 1237[1]
Student to teacher ratio7.76[1]
Hours in school day6.5
Area247,000 square feet (22,900 m2)
Campus typeUrban
Color(s)Blue and scarlet
  
Athletics conferenceDCSAA, DCIAA
Team nameIndians
USNWR ranking13,394–17,857[3]
Budget$9.0M
Communities servedAnacostia, Fairlawn, Randle Highlands, Fort Stanton, Barry Farm, Woodland, Skyland, Dupont Park, Penn Branch
Feeder schoolsExcel Academy
Kramer Middle School
Sousa Middle School
Graduates49%
Websitewww.anacostiahs.org

History

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In August 2009, Friendship Public Charter School partnered with DC Public Schools to manage the high school. As a result, the school became known as the Academies at Anacostia and was split into four separate academies. In 2009–10, there were two ninth-grade academies (Sojourner Truth and Charles Drew), one 10-12th grade academy (Frederick Douglass), and one academy for under-credited and overage students (Matthew Henson). In 2010–11, the two ninth-grade academies will become 9-10th grade academies, while the larger 10-12th grade academy (Frederick Douglass) will become 11-12th. Matthew Henson academy will stay intact. In 2011–12, Sojourner Truth and Charles Drew will expand to 9-11th grades, while Frederick Douglass will only be seniors. In 2012–13, Sojourner Truth and Charles Drew will be fully operational 9-12th grade academies, and Frederick Douglass will no longer exist.

This setup is based on the Small Learning Community (SLC) model.

Built in 1935, with subsequent additions in the 1940s, 50s, and 70s, the Anacostia High School was in desperate need of a complete renovation and modernization that would not only bring the school up to the highest educational standards but would also serve to transform the school building into a simple, understated canvas for the art and lives of its students. Architectural design firm Sorg Architects designed the renovation of Anacostia High School to restore the exterior of the original building steeped in sustainable design practice.

Notable alumni

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Notable events

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On June 11, 2010, First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama gave the commencement address to the Class of 2010.[citation needed]

References

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  2. ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for District of Columbia Public Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Anacostia Senior High School". U.S. News High School Rankings. U.S. News & World Report L.P. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  4. ^ "The strong, silent type". The Washington Times. November 14, 2001.
  5. ^ a b Alvarez, Lizette (18 December 2000). "Senator-Elect Copes With Grief by Continuing a Legacy". The New York Times.
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  7. ^ Langer, Emily (8 June 2015). "Folk singer Ronnie Gilbert, founding member of the Weavers, dies at 88". Washington Post.
  8. ^ Marriott, Michel (28 April 1985). "Astronaut's Dream Comes True". Washington Post.
  9. ^ Wagner, James (18 January 2012). "Cato June named Anacostia football coach". Washington Post.
  10. ^ Whiteside, Kelly (November 2, 1992). "Big Man on Campus". Sports Illustrated Vault.
  11. ^ Chad, Norman (15 September 1985). "Sports Waves". Washington Post.
  12. ^ "Gene Schroeder". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  13. ^ "Tom Wisner, 'Bard of the Chesapeake,' dies at 79". The Star Democrat. 2010-04-06. Retrieved 2024-03-24.