For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 10,899 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Washington, Washington, DC.
The top ranked public high schools in Northwest Washington are School Without Walls High School, Basis Dc Pcs and Benjamin Banneker High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northwest Washington, Washington, DC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the District Of Columbia public high school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 35% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Northwest Washington, Washington, DC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the District Of Columbia average of 76%.
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 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public high school average of 91% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Washington, Washington, DC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School Without Walls High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2130 G St. Nw
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 645-9690
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 645-9690
Grades: 9-12
| 599 students
Rank: #22.
Basis Dc Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
410 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 804-6390
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 804-6390
Grades: 5-12
| 690 students
Rank: #33.
Benjamin Banneker High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1600 9th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 671-6320
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 671-6320
Grades: 9-12
| 671 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5200 2nd Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 223-1111
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 223-1111
Grades: 9-12
| 356 students
Rank: #55.
District Of Columbia International School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Main Drive Nw
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 808-9033
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 808-9033
Grades: 6-12
| 1,619 students
Rank: #66.
Goodwill Excel Center Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1776 G Street Nw
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 839-3650
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 839-3650
Grades: 9-12
| 441 students
Rank: #77.
Duke Ellington School Of The Arts
(Math: 8% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3500 R St. Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 282-0123
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 282-0123
Grades: 9-12
| 579 students
Rank: #88.
Columbia Heights Education Campus
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 16th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 939-7700
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 939-7700
Grades: 6-12
| 1,494 students
Rank: #99.
E.l. Haynes Pcs - High School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4501 Kansas Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 667-4446
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 667-4446
Grades: 9-12
| 439 students
Rank: #1010.
Roosevelt Stay High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 10th St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 576-8399
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 576-8399
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
Rank: #1111.
Girls Global Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
733 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 600-4822
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 600-4822
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
Rank: #1212.
Capital City Pcs - High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Peabody Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 808-9800
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 808-9800
Grades: 9-12
| 350 students
Rank: #1313.
Coolidge High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6315 5th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 671-6080
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 671-6080
Grades: 9-12
| 1,093 students
Rank: #1414.
Cardozo Education Campus
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Clifton St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7385
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7385
Grades: 6-12
| 706 students
Rank: #1515.
Paul Pcs - International High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5800 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-7499
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-7499
Grades: 9-12
| 438 students
Rank: #1616.
Dunbar High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 N St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 698-3762
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 698-3762
Grades: 9-12
| 984 students
Rank: #1717.
Roosevelt High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4301 13th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6130
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6130
Grades: 9-12
| 908 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Washington, Washington, DC?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Washington, Washington, DC include School Without Walls High School, Basis Dc Pcs and Benjamin Banneker High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Washington, Washington?
17 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Washington, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest Washington, Washington?
the neighborhood of Northwest Washington, Washington public high schools minority enrollment is 89% 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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