Anacostia High School facts for kids
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Anacostia Senior High School
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1601 16th Street Southeast
Ward 8
20020
United States
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| Coordinates | 38°52′11″N 76°58′57″W / 38.8698°N 76.9825°W |
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| School type | Public high school |
| Established | 1937 |
| Status | Open |
| School board | District of Columbia State Board of Education |
| School district | District of Columbia Public Schools |
| NCES District ID | 1100030 |
| School code | DC-001-450 |
| CEEB code | 090005 |
| NCES School ID | 110003000085 |
| Principal | N/A |
| Teaching staff | 38 (on a FTE basis) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Enrollment | 321 (2020–2021) |
| • Grade 9 | 129 |
| • Grade 10 | 72 |
| • Grade 11 | 51 |
| • Grade 12 | 69 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 8.45 |
| Hours in school day | 6.5 |
| Area | 247,000 square feet (22,900 m2) |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Color(s) | Blue and scarlet |
| Athletics conference | DCSAA, DCIAA |
| Team name | Indians |
| USNWR ranking | 13,394–17,857 |
| Budget | $9.0M |
| Communities served | Anacostia, Fairlawn, Randle Highlands, Fort Stanton, Barry Farm, Woodland, Skyland, Dupont Park, Penn Branch |
| Feeder schools | Excel Academy Kramer Middle School Sousa Middle School |
| Graduates | 49% |
Anacostia High School is a public high school located in Anacostia, a neighborhood in the Southeast part of Washington, D.C.. It serves students from ninth to twelfth grade. The school is an important part of its community.
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School History and Growth
Anacostia High School first opened its doors in 1937. Over the years, new parts were added to the building in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1970s.
New Learning Style
In August 2009, something new happened. Friendship Public Charter School teamed up with DC Public Schools. They decided to manage the high school together. This led to the school being called the Academies at Anacostia.
The school was divided into smaller groups called "academies." This setup is based on the Small Learning Community (SLC) model. This model helps students feel more connected. It also allows teachers to focus on smaller groups.
- In 2009–2010, there were four academies:
- Two for ninth graders (Sojourner Truth and Charles Drew).
- One for tenth to twelfth graders (Frederick Douglass).
- One for students who needed extra help (Matthew Henson).
- Over the next few years, these academies changed. They grew to cover more grade levels. By 2012–2013, Sojourner Truth and Charles Drew became full 9-12th grade academies.
Building Renovation
The school building needed a big update. It was built in 1935. The goal was to make it modern and great for learning. The renovation also aimed to make the building a simple, beautiful space. It would show off the art and lives of its students.
The architectural firm Sorg Architects designed the renovation. They worked to restore the outside of the original building. They also used sustainable design practices. This means they used methods that are good for the environment.
Famous People from Anacostia High
Many talented people have graduated from Anacostia High School. Here are a few:
- Craig Anderson, a former professional baseball player in Major League Baseball (MLB).
- Lonny Baxter, a professional basketball player who played in the NBA.
- Jean Carnahan, who served as a U.S. Senator for Missouri.
- Mel Carnahan, who was a former governor of Missouri.
- Art Faircloth, a former professional football player in the NFL.
- Ronnie Gilbert, a well-known folk singer.
- Frederick Drew Gregory, a NASA astronaut and former NASA deputy administrator.
- Cato June, a former professional football player in the NFL.
- Lovell Pinkney, a former professional football player in the NFL.
- Reggie Rucker, a former professional football player in the NFL.
- Gene Schroeder, a former professional football player in the NFL.
- Tom Wisner, a folk singer.
Special School Events
Anacostia High School has hosted some memorable events.
First Lady's Visit
On June 11, 2010, the First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, visited the school. She gave the graduation speech to the Class of 2010. This was a very special day for the graduating students and the entire school community.
