For the 2023-24 school year, there are 6 alternative public schools serving 1,246 students in District Of Columbia.
The top ranked alternative public schools in District Of Columbia are Ballou Stay High School, Luke C. Moore High School and Roosevelt Stay High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
District Of Columbia alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Best District Of Columbia Alternative Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ballou Stay High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3401 4th St. Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3390
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3390
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Roosevelt Stay High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4301 13th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-8399
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-8399
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Rank: #44.
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5600 East Capitol Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 379-4335
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 379-4335
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Rank: #55.
The Children’s Guild DC PCS
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: 3% | Reading: 5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2146 24th Place NE
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 774-5442
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 774-5442
Grades: K-8
| 281 students
Rank: n/an/a
Maya Angelou At Youth Services Center
Alternative School
1000 Mount Olivet Road Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 289-8898
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 289-8898
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public schools in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked alternative public schools in District Of Columbia include Ballou Stay High School, Luke C. Moore High School and Roosevelt Stay High School.
How many alternative public schools are located in District Of Columbia?
6 alternative public schools are located in District Of Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia alternative public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public schools average of 87% (majority Black).
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