For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 300 students in 20024, DC.
The top-ranked public high school in 20024, DC is Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 20024 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the District Of Columbia public high school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in 20024, DC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 20024 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is more than the District Of Columbia average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in District Of Columbia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public high school average of 91% (majority Black).
Best 20024, DC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
475 School Street Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 388-1011
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 388-1011
Gr: 8-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 20024, DC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 20024, DC include Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts.
How many public high schools are located in 20024?
1 public high schools are located in 20024.
What is the racial composition of students in 20024?
20024 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% 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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