For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,420 students in 20001, DC.
The top ranked public high schools in 20001, DC are Benjamin Banneker High School and Dunbar High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 20001 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the District Of Columbia public high school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 20001, DC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of District Of Columbia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 20001 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public high school average of 91% (majority Black).
Best 20001, DC Public High Schools (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.
Dunbar High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 N St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 698-3762
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 698-3762
Grades: 9-12
| 728 students
Rank: n/an/a
Girls Global Pcs
Charter School
733 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 600-4822
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 600-4822
Grades: 9-10
| 155 students
20001, District Of Columbia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
45 P Street, Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 483-9424
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 483-9424
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Community Academy Amos Iii (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1400 1st St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 234-2122
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 234-2122
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
30 P St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7221
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7221
Grades: PK-6
| 187 students
2025 3rd St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7305
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7305
Grades: PK-6
| 195 students
2001 10th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7329
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7329
Grades: 6-8
| 221 students
1851 9th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 737-4150
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 737-4150
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Maya Angelou Shaw Campus Pcs High School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1851 9th St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 939-9080
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 939-9080
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Maya Angelou Transition Center (Closed 2013)
Charter School
450 H St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 289-8898
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 289-8898
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2501 11th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7259
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7259
Grades: PK-6
| 193 students
1301 New Jersey Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7233
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7233
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
2001 10th St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7329
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7329
Grades: 6-8
| 130 students
Terrell Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1000 1st St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 535-8474
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 535-8474
Grades: 7-9
| 32 students
1000 1st St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 767-7307
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 767-7307
Grades: 7-9
| 202 students
27 O St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 671-2692
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 671-2692
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Washington M.m. Cshs High School (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
27 O St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7224
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7224
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
Washington Metropolitan High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
300 Bryant St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 939-3610
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 939-3610
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 20001, DC?
The top ranked public high schools in 20001, DC include Benjamin Banneker High School and Dunbar High School.
How many public high schools are located in 20001, DC?
3 public high schools are located in 20001, DC.
What is the racial composition of students in 20001, DC?
20001, DC public high schools minority enrollment is 98% 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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