For the 2024 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon public high schools serving 2,475 students in District Of Columbia.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in District Of Columbia are Benjamin Banneker High School, School Without Walls High School and Basis Dc Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
District Of Columbia blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the District Of Columbia public high school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 59% statewide average).
District Of Columbia blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the District Of Columbia average of 75%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Benjamin Banneker High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in District Of Columbia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public high school average of 91% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in District Of Columbia (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Banneker High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1600 9th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 671-6320
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 671-6320
Grades: 9-12
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
School Without Walls High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2130 G St. Nw
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 645-9690
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 645-9690
Grades: 9-12
| 597 students
Rank: #33.
Basis Dc Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
410 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 804-6390
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 804-6390
Grades: 5-12
| 650 students
Rank: #44.
Mckinley Technology High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 T St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 281-3950
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 281-3950
Grades: 9-12
| 691 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in District Of Columbia include Benjamin Banneker High School, School Without Walls High School and Basis Dc Pcs.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in District Of Columbia?
4 blue ribbon public high schools are located in District Of Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public high schools average of 91% (majority Black).
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