Prospective Students
Learn About Jackson-Reed
The largest public high school in the District of Columbia, Jackson-Reed High School Jackson-Reed High School strives to build a safe, supportive, and welcoming community to all. Learn more about our history and what makes our school special.
Incoming 9th grader? Or another grade? Learn more about course sequences and opportunities for you.
Important Dates
Highlights
Academies
To guide and focus student's specific academic interest including Biomed, Engineering, IT, Hospitality, Finance, Digital Media and more.
Clubs & Activities
With over 200 clubs there is something for everyone here. Don't see one you like? Make your own!
Sports Teams
Over 35 Freshmen, JV and Varsity teams for boys and girls.
AP Classes
Over 30 AP classes in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art and more.
Demographics
Jackson-Reed is a vibrant urban high school with a diverse student population.
Academies at Jackson-Reed
Jackson-Reed has 10 academies ranging from Global Studies to Engineering to Hospitality & Tourism and more. Find out more about all of our academies, including how to apply and the course pathway for each one on the Academy web pages.
Departments at Jackson-Reed
Jackson-Reed has 10 departments covering the core areas of English, Math, Science and Social Studies to ones covering electives and our special populations. Find out more about our departments including core and elective courses, course sequencing and staff on the Department web pages.
Academic Credit Information
Graduation Requirements
| Subject | Credits (Carnegie Units) |
|---|---|
| English | 4.0 credits |
| Mathematics (including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) | 4.0 credits |
| Science (must include three lab sciences) | 4.0 credits |
| Social Studies (must include World History I and 2, United States History, United States Government and District of Columbia History) | 4.0 credits |
| World Language | 2.0 credits |
| Art | 0.5 credits |
| Music | 0.5 credits |
| Health & Physical Education | 1.5 credits |
| Electives | 3.5 credits |
| Total | 24.0 credits |
Grade Level Classification
| Grade | Credits (Carnegie Units) |
|---|---|
| Freshman (9th grade) | 0-5 credits |
| Sophomore (10th grade) | 6 credits including English I & Algebra I |
| Junior (11th Grade) | 12 credits, including English II |
| Senior (12th grade) | 18 credits, including English II |
| Total | 24 or more credits of required courses and 100 hours of community service |
Terms To Know
| Honors | Coursework designed at an advanced level or pace for students how excel in that content area. |
| AP | Advanced Placement courses that are college level and can lead to college credit. |
| Credits | A unit to measure successful course completion. DCPS courses are either 0.5 or 1.0 credit. |
| GPA | Grade Point Average- The average of quality points earned based on final grades at the end of the semester/year. |
| Rank | A number representing each student’s position in their class based on their GPA. |
| Transcript | A grade report that shows your semester grades, credits earned, GPA, and class rank. |
| CLCP | College Level or Career Prep (AP, CTE courses and college-level courses). |
| CTE | Career Technical Education |
