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Maya Angelou Pcs - High School vs. Luke C. Moore High School

Should you attend Maya Angelou Pcs - High School or Luke C. Moore High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School
5600 East Capitol Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Luke C. Moore High School
1001 Monroe St. Ne
Washington, DC 20017
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
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
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Luke C. Moore High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 224 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 19%). 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 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Serving 264 students in grades 9-12, Luke C. Moore High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
224 students
264 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Maya Angelou Pcs - High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Luke C. Moore High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
41% | 59%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Maya Angelou Pcs - High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Luke C. Moore High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Maya Angelou Pcs - High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Luke C. Moore High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Maya Angelou Pcs - High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Maya Angelou PCS School District and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Luke C. Moore High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the District Of Columbia School District and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#198 out of 220 schools in DC
(Bottom 50%)
#90 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Maya Angelou Pcs - High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Luke C. Moore High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
≤20%
(Top 50% in DC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maya Angelou Pcs - High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Maya Angelou PCS School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Luke C. Moore High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maya Angelou Pcs - High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Maya Angelou PCS School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Luke C. Moore High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 10% in DC)
n/a
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Maya Angelou Pcs - High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Maya Angelou PCS School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Luke C. Moore High School with the average graduation rate observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Maya Angelou Pcs - High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Luke C. Moore High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
75
85
Grade 10 Students
64
92
Grade 11 Students
52
64
Grade 12 Students
33
23

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Luke C. Moore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Maya Angelou Pcs - High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Maya Angelou PCS School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Luke C. Moore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
99%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Maya Angelou Pcs - High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Maya Angelou PCS School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Luke C. Moore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Luke C. Moore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.02
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Maya Angelou Pcs - High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Maya Angelou PCS School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Luke C. Moore High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Maya Angelou Pcs - High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Maya Angelou PCS School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Luke C. Moore High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(13-14 School Year Data)
6%
(10-11 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Maya Angelou Pcs - High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Maya Angelou PCS School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Luke C. Moore High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2010-11 school year.
 
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