Mckinley Technology High School
Tel:
(202) 281-3950
Mckinley Technology High School serves 620 students in grades 9-12.
Mckinley Technology High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 34%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 89% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Mckinley Technology High School places among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Mckinley Technology High School's student population of 620 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2012) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 620 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mckinley Technology High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 208 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Mckinley Technology High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #57 out of 208 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 34% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 16% |
| Black | 84% | 69% |
| White | 2% | 11% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.50 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 67% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 7% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | District Of Columbia School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mckinley Technology High School is Dunbar High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Perry Street Preparatory Pcs (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Washington Perry Street Preparatory Pcs Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 351 students10
0.0 miles
1800 Perry St Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 529-4400 0 PK-8 351 - Washington Langley Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 275 students10
0.1 miles
101 T St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-4223 0.1 PK-5 275 - Washington Harmony Dc Pcs School Of Excellence Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 94 students10
0.2 miles
62 T St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 529-7500 0.2 K-5 94 - Washington Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School Charter School
Math: 48% | Reading: 46%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 538 students10
0.5 miles
30 P Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 750-7060 0.5 PK-5 538 - Washington Two Rivers Pcs 4th St Charter School
Math: 41% | Reading: 43%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-8 | 528 students10
0.6 miles
1227 4th St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 546-4477 0.6 PK-8 528
School Reviews
| 5 Mckinley is best known for encouraging/ helping students make a career out of Biotech, Engineering, or IT(Information Technology). Staff will work with you to get an Internship starting as a freshman but you'll have to go above and beyond the expectations. - Posted by Student/Alumni - jasmi |
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