Top Rankings
Maya Angelou Public Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 224 students in Maya Angelou Public Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public School in Maya Angelou Public Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 31% 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).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
1 School
244 Schools
# Students
224 Students
92,092 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
8,291 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Maya Angelou Public Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 45% has decreased from 45-49% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
10%
Graduation Rate
45%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.55
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
19%
% Black
99%
63%
% White
n/a
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $59,063 is higher than the state median of $31,299. The school district revenue/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $50,326 is higher than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$59,063
$31,299
Spending / Student
$50,326
$31,192
Best Maya Angelou Public Charter School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5600 East Capitol Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 379-4335
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 379-4335
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Maya Angelou Public Charter School District?
Maya Angelou Public Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 224 students.
What is the rank of Maya Angelou Public Charter School District?
Maya Angelou Public Charter School District is ranked #54 out of 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of District Of Columbia school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Maya Angelou Public Charter School District?
99% of Maya Angelou Public Charter School District students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Maya Angelou Public Charter School District?
Maya Angelou Public Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is Maya Angelou Public Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $50,326 is higher than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
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