Cardozo Education Campus facts for kids
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The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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1200 Clifton Street Northwest
20009
United States
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| Coordinates | 38°55′19″N 77°01′42″W / 38.9219°N 77.0284°W |
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| School type | Public high school |
| Established | 1928 |
| School district | District of Columbia Public Schools Ward 1 |
| CEEB code | 090075 |
| Principal | Arthur Mola |
| Faculty | 83.0 (as of the 2019-2020 school year) (on FTE basis) |
| Grades | 6 to 12 |
| Enrollment | 831 (as of SY2019-2020) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 10.01 |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Color(s) | Purple, white |
| Mascot | Clerks |
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Cardozo Education Campus is a school for middle and high school students. It's located in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C.. The school is run by District of Columbia Public Schools. It was named after Francis Lewis Cardozo, who was a clergyman, politician, and educator. Before becoming Cardozo Education Campus, it was known as Cardozo Senior High School and even earlier as Central High School.
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A Look Back: Central High School
The school's history began in 1877 with a special school for boys. A few years later, in 1882, it joined with a similar school for girls. Together, they formed Washington High School, which was the very first high school in the city!
In 1890, Washington High School split into three different schools. The original school then became known as Central High School. In 1916, Central High School moved to its current location at 13th and Clifton Street.
Cardozo Senior High School: The Castle on the Hill
The building where Cardozo is located today is quite special. It was designed by a famous school architect named William B. Ittner. People often call it "the castle on the hill" because of its grand design. The building officially opened on February 15, 1917.
Cardozo Senior High School started in 1928. It moved into the Central High School building in 1950 and was renamed. At that time, schools in D.C. were separated by race. Cardozo was one of the high schools for African American students.
You might notice the school's name in other places too! The U Street Metro station has "Cardozo" in its name. Also, some public buildings in the Columbia Heights area are sometimes called Upper Cardozo.
Before 1954, some African American high school students from Fairfax County, Virginia, also attended Cardozo. This was because their local district didn't have high schools for them yet.
Modern Makeover: Renovation
In December 2011, Cardozo Education Campus began a big renovation project. This project cost about $130 million. The school reopened in August 2013, looking brand new!
During this renovation, the school also welcomed middle school students. These students came from Shaw Middle School, which had closed. Because of this change, the campus was renamed Cardozo Education Campus. It now serves students from sixth grade all the way to twelfth grade.
Who Went Here? Notable Alumni
Many interesting people have attended Cardozo, both when it was Central High School and Cardozo Senior High School.
From Central High School
- Beatrice Aitchison, a talented mathematician
- George Dantzig, another famous mathematician
- J. Edgar Hoover, who became the director of the FBI
- John S. McCain Jr., a Navy admiral
- Robert Trout, a well-known radio and television journalist
- Arthur Cutts Willard, an engineer and university president
From Cardozo Senior High
- Marvin Gaye, a very famous musician
- Petey Green, a popular radio host
- Moochie Norris, a professional basketball player
- Maury Wills, a well-known baseball player
Where Do Students Come From? Feeder Schools
Students who attend Cardozo Education Campus often come from these elementary schools:
- Marie Reed Elementary School
- Cleveland Elementary School
- Garrison Elementary School
- Raymond Education Campus
- School Without Walls @ Francis-Stevens
- Seaton Elementary School
- Ross Elementary School
And these middle schools:
- Raymond Education Campus
- School Without Walls at Francis-Stevens
