Maya Angelou PCS School District

5600 East Capitol Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Maya Angelou PCS 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 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 218 students in Maya Angelou PCS 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 PCS 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 86% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
1 School
245 Schools
# Students
218 Students
93,597 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
8,610 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Maya Angelou PCS School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 56 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.
This School District
State Average (DC)
#53 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
≤5%
19%
6-9%
31%
<50%
10%
45%
76.5%
(2022-23)
80.6%
46.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.03
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
19%
% Black
99%
62%
% White
n/a
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $113,876 is higher than the state median of $35,867. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $89,046 is higher than the state median of $35,900. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
This School District
This State (DC)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$3,357 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$3,360 MM
Revenue / Student
$113,876
$35,867
Spending / Student
$89,046
$35,900

Best Maya Angelou PCS School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5600 East Capitol Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 379-4335
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Maya Angelou PCS School District?
Maya Angelou PCS School District manages 1 public schools serving 218 students.
What is the rank of Maya Angelou PCS School District?
Maya Angelou PCS School District is ranked #53 out of 56 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 PCS School District?
99% of Maya Angelou PCS School District students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Maya Angelou PCS School District?
Maya Angelou PCS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is Maya Angelou PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $89,046 is higher than the state median of $35,900. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 45% (Btm 50% in DC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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