Washington Metropolitan High School (Closed 2023)

Washington Metropolitan 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 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%).

School Overview

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

School Rankings

This School
State Level (DC)
(18-19)
≤20%
32%
(18-19)
≤20%
38%
American Indian
(19-20)
1%
n/a
Hispanic
(19-20)
3%
16%
Black
(19-20)
95%
67%
Two or more races
(19-20)
1%
3%
(18-19)
30-39%
66%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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