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 | Kenneth Walker |
| Teaching staff | 37 (on a FTE basis) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Enrollment | 287 (2022-2023) |
| • Grade 9 | 105 |
| • Grade 10 | 90 |
| • Grade 11 | 55 |
| • Grade 12 | 37 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 7.76 |
| 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 the Anacostia area of Washington, D.C.. It serves students in grades 9 through 12. The school is an important part of the Southeast quadrant of the city.
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School History
Anacostia High School was first built in 1935. Over the years, new parts were added to the building. These additions happened in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1970s.
School Changes and Academies
In August 2009, a group called Friendship Public Charter School started working with DC Public Schools. They helped manage Anacostia High School. Because of this partnership, the school changed its name to the Academies at Anacostia.
The school was divided into four smaller learning groups, called academies. Each academy had a special focus.
- In the 2009-2010 school year, there were two academies for ninth graders. These were named Sojourner Truth and Charles Drew.
- There was also an academy for students in grades 10-12, called Frederick Douglass.
- A fourth academy, Matthew Henson, helped students who needed extra support.
Over the next few years, these academies changed and grew. By the 2012-2013 school year, the Sojourner Truth and Charles Drew academies taught students from ninth to twelfth grade. The Frederick Douglass academy was no longer needed. This way of organizing the school is based on a model called a Small Learning Community (SLC). This model helps students feel more connected and supported.
Building Renovation
The school building needed a lot of work to make it modern. It also needed to meet high educational standards. The goal was to make the building a simple and welcoming space. This space would show off the art and lives of its students.
A company called 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 some of them:
- Jessica Adair – A former professional basketball player in the WNBA.
- Craig Anderson – A former professional baseball player in MLB.
- Lonny Baxter – A professional basketball player who played in the NBA.
- Jean Carnahan – A former U.S. senator from Missouri.
- Mel Carnahan – 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 deputy administrator for NASA.
- 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 Events
Anacostia High School has hosted important guests. On June 11, 2010, the First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, visited the school. She gave the commencement address to the graduating Class of 2010. A commencement address is a speech given at a graduation ceremony.
