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%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in DC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤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
Graduation Rate
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)
(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.
Overall Testing Rank
#109 out of 220 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤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
Graduation Rate
90-94%
76%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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