For the 2025 school year, there are 6 alternative public high schools serving 1,230 students in District Of Columbia.
The top ranked alternative public high schools in District Of Columbia are Ballou Stay High School, Luke C. Moore High School and Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
District Of Columbia alternative public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the District Of Columbia public high school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 35% statewide average).
District Of Columbia alternative public high school have a Graduation Rate of 10%, which is less than the District Of Columbia average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Maya Angelou Pcs - High School, with 50-59% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in District Of Columbia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public high school average of 91% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public High Schools in District Of Columbia (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ballou Stay High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3401 4th St. Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3390
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3390
Grades: 9-12
| 294 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Luke C. Moore High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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
| 264 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Mount Olivet Road Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 202-7007
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 202-7007
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Stay High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 10th St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 576-8399
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 576-8399
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
Rank: #55.
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5600 East Capitol Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 379-4335
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 379-4335
Grades: 9-12
| 224 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dc Department Of Corrections
Alternative School
1901 D Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-4932
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-4932
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public high schools in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked alternative public high schools in District Of Columbia include Ballou Stay High School, Luke C. Moore High School and Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center.
How many alternative public high schools are located in District Of Columbia?
6 alternative public high schools are located in District Of Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia alternative public high schools minority enrollment is 100% 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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