For the 2025 school year, there are 2 special education public high schools serving 371 students in District Of Columbia.
The top ranked special education public high schools in District Of Columbia are River Terrace Education Campus and St. Coletta Special Education Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
District Of Columbia special education public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the District Of Columbia public high school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public high school average of 91% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public High Schools in District Of Columbia (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Terrace Education Campus
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 Anacostia Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 442-7111
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 442-7111
Grades: 3-12
| 120 students
Rank: #22.
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Independence Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 350-8680
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 350-8680
Grades: PK-12
| 251 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public high schools in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked special education public high schools in District Of Columbia include River Terrace Education Campus and St. Coletta Special Education Pcs.
How many special education public high schools are located in District Of Columbia?
2 special education public high schools are located in District Of Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia special education public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public high schools average of 91% (majority Black).
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