Maya Angelou Pcs - High School serves 178 students in grades 9-12.
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in DC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School's student population of 178 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Maya Angelou Pcs - High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#197 out of 212 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Black
98%
66%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
70%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #197 out of 212 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maya Angelou Pcs - High School?
The graduation rate of Maya Angelou Pcs - High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 70%.
How many students attend Maya Angelou Pcs - High School?
178 students attend Maya Angelou Pcs - High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Maya Angelou Pcs - High School students are Black, and 2% 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 11:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 12:1.
What grades does Maya Angelou Pcs - High School offer ?
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Maya Angelou Pcs - High School part of?
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School is part of Maya Angelou Public Charter School District.
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