E.l. Haynes Pcs - High School

4501 Kansas Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20011
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 439 students in grades 9-12, E.l. Haynes Pcs - High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in DC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

E.l. Haynes Pcs - High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

E.l. Haynes Pcs - High School's student population of 439 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

E.l. Haynes Pcs - High School ranks within the top 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E.l. Haynes Pcs - High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DC)
#109 out of 220 schools
(Top 50%)
9%
19%
26%
31%
≤5%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
68%
19%
Black
28%
63%
White
1%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
90-94%
76%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is E.l. Haynes Pcs - High School's ranking?
E.l. Haynes Pcs - High School is ranked #109 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are E.l. Haynes Pcs - High School often compared to?
E.l. Haynes Pcs - High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like School Without Walls High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of E.l. Haynes Pcs - High School?
The graduation rate of E.l. Haynes Pcs - High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 76%.
How many students attend E.l. Haynes Pcs - High School?
439 students attend E.l. Haynes Pcs - High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of E.l. Haynes Pcs - High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E.l. Haynes Pcs - High School?
E.l. Haynes Pcs - High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does E.l. Haynes Pcs - High School offer ?
E.l. Haynes Pcs - High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is E.l. Haynes Pcs - High School part of?
E.l. Haynes Pcs - High School is part of E.L. Haynes PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is E.l. Haynes Pcs - High School located?
E.l. Haynes Pcs - High School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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