For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,053 students in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington, DC.
The top ranked public high schools in Southeast Washington are Ballou Stay High School, Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs and Friendship Pcs - Technology Preparatory High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington, DC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the District Of Columbia public high school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 35% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington, DC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 65%, which is less than the District Of Columbia average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Friendship Pcs - Technology Preparatory High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in District Of Columbia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public high school average of 91% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington, DC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ballou Stay High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3401 4th St. Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3390
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3390
Grades: 9-12
| 294 students
Rank: #22.
Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3999 8th Street Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9170
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9170
Grades: 9-12
| 495 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Friendship Pcs - Technology Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2705 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1681
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1681
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2427 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 563-6862
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 563-6862
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Rank: #55.
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Independence Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 350-8680
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 350-8680
Grades: PK-12
| 251 students
Rank: #66.
Ballou High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3401 4th St. Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3400
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 585 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington, DC?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington, DC include Ballou Stay High School, Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs and Friendship Pcs - Technology Preparatory High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington?
7 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington?
the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington public high schools minority enrollment is 100% 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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