Serving 218 students in grades 9-12, Maya Angelou Pcs - High School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in DC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School's student population of 218 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
218 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
School Rankings
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maya Angelou Pcs - High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#206 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
99%
62%
White
n/a
14%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
76%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)74.8%
46.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maya Angelou Pcs - High School's ranking?
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School is ranked #206 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Maya Angelou Pcs - High School often compared to?
Maya Angelou Pcs - High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Luke C. Moore High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maya Angelou Pcs - High School?
The graduation rate of Maya Angelou Pcs - High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 76%.
How many students attend Maya Angelou Pcs - High School?
218 students attend Maya Angelou Pcs - High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Maya Angelou Pcs - High School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maya Angelou Pcs - High School?
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maya Angelou Pcs - High School offer ?
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maya Angelou Pcs - High School part of?
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School is part of Maya Angelou PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Maya Angelou Pcs - High School located?
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 64 other public schools located in Northeast Washington.
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