For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 541 students in 20017, DC.
The top ranked public high schools in 20017, DC are Luke C. Moore High School and Washington Leadership Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 20017 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the District Of Columbia public high school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 20017, DC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 20017 have a Graduation Rate of 46%, which is less than the District Of Columbia average of 75%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washington Leadership Pcs, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in District Of Columbia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public high school average of 91% (majority Black).
Best 20017, DC Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Luke C. Moore High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Monroe St. Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 281-3600
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 281-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Leadership Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3015 4th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(240) 580-3371
Washington, DC 20017
(240) 580-3371
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
20017, District Of Columbia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Hope Adult Pcs (Closed 2021)
Charter School
601 Edgewood St Ne, Suite 25
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-6623
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-6623
Grades: AE
| n/a students
5171 S. Dakota Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 576-6110
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 576-6110
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students
City Arts & Prep Pcs (Closed 2021)
Charter School
705 Edgewood St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-4646
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-4646
Grades: PK-8
| 432 students
Jose-arz Academy Public Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
220 Taylor St., Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-6004
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-6004
Grades: 9-11
| 22 students
Potomac Preparatory Pcs (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4401 8th St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 526-6003
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 526-6003
Grades: PK-8
| 427 students
1404 Jackson St. Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 576-6075
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 576-6075
Grades: PK-6
| 82 students
705 Edgewood St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-4646
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-4646
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
705 Edgewood St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-4646
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-4646
Grades: 6-12
| 244 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 20017, DC?
The top ranked public high schools in 20017, DC include Luke C. Moore High School and Washington Leadership Pcs.
How many public high schools are located in 20017, DC?
2 public high schools are located in 20017, DC.
What is the racial composition of students in 20017, DC?
20017, DC public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public high schools average of 91% (majority Black).
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