Washington Metropolitan High School (Closed 2021)

300 Bryant St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
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Bottom 50%
Washington Metropolitan High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).

Top Rankings

Washington Metropolitan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (19-20)
136 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DC)
#141 out of 212 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Washington Metropolitan High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
≤20%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington Metropolitan High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
≤20%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington Metropolitan High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Washington Metropolitan High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
American Indian
(19-20)
1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)
3%
16%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington Metropolitan High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Black
(19-20)
95%
67%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Washington Metropolitan High School and the percentage of Black public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
(19-20)
n/a
12%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
1%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Washington Metropolitan High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
n/a
This chart display the diversity score of Washington Metropolitan High School and the public school average diversity score of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
(18-19)
30-39%
66%
This chart display graduation rate of Washington Metropolitan High School and public school graduation rate of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
58%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington Metropolitan High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington Metropolitan High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington Metropolitan High School's ranking?
Washington Metropolitan High School is ranked #141 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington Metropolitan High School?
The graduation rate of Washington Metropolitan High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 66%.
How many students attend Washington Metropolitan High School?
136 students attend Washington Metropolitan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Washington Metropolitan High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Washington Metropolitan High School offer ?
Washington Metropolitan High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Washington Metropolitan High School part of?
Washington Metropolitan High School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.

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