Top 10 Best Washington Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 46 public high schools serving 23,689 students in Washington, DC.
The top ranked public high schools in Washington, DC are School Without Walls High School, Basis Dc Pcs and Benjamin Banneker High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington, DC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the District Of Columbia public high school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Washington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public high schools.
Washington, DC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is equal to the District Of Columbia average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Benjamin Banneker High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in District Of Columbia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the District Of Columbia public high school average of 91% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Washington, DC (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School Without Walls High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2130 G St. Nw
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 645-9690
Grades: 9-12
| 602 students
Rank: #22.
Basis Dc Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
410 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 804-6390
Grades: 5-12
| 663 students
Rank: #33.
Benjamin Banneker High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1600 9th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 671-6320
Grades: 9-12
| 579 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5200 2nd Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 223-1111
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
Rank: #55.
District Of Columbia International School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 Main Drive Nw
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 808-9033
Grades: 6-12
| 1,590 students
Rank: #66.
Goodwill Excel Center Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1776 G Street Nw
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 839-3650
Grades: 9-12
| 405 students
Rank: #77.
Jackson-reed High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3950 Chesapeake St. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0120
Grades: 9-12
| 2,153 students
Rank: #88.
Mckinley Technology High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
151 T St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 281-3950
Grades: 9-12
| 696 students
Rank: #99.
The Sojourner Truth School Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1800 Perry Street Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 747-0904
Grades: 6-9
| 212 students
Rank: #1010.
Ballou Stay High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3401 4th St. Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3390
Grades: 9-12
| 287 students
Rank: #1111.
Duke Ellington School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3500 R St. Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 282-0123
Grades: 9-12
| 564 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Luke C. Moore High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 Monroe St. Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 281-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 211 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Mount Olivet Road Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 202-7007
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
River Terrace Education Campus
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
405 Anacostia Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 442-7111
Grades: 3-12
| 116 students
Rank: #1515.
Columbia Heights Education Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3101 16th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 939-7700
Grades: 6-12
| 1,567 students
Rank: #1616.
Phelps Architecture Construction And Engineering High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
704 26th St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 729-4360
Grades: 9-12
| 317 students
Rank: #1717.
E.l. Haynes Pcs - High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4501 Kansas Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 667-4446
Grades: 9-12
| 457 students
Rank: #1818.
Washington Leadership Academy Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3015 4th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(240) 580-3371
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
Rank: #1919.
Roosevelt Stay High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 10th St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 576-8399
Grades: 9-12
| 451 students
Rank: #2020.
Girls Global Academy Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
733 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 600-4822
Grades: 9-11
| 163 students
Rank: #2121.
Kipp Dc - College Preparatory Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1405 Brentwood Parkway Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 678-2527
Grades: 9-12
| 769 students
Rank: #2222.
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools For Public Policy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3701 Hayes Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2230
Grades: 6-12
| 401 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Bard High School Early College Dc (Bard Dc)
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4430 H St. Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 898-4664
Grades: 9-12
| 424 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
709 12th Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 677-3522
Grades: 9-10
| 201 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3999 8th Street Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9170
Grades: 9-12
| 382 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Capital City Pcs - High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Peabody Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 808-9800
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
475 School Street Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 388-1011
Grades: 8-12
| 300 students
Rank: #2828.
Friendship Pcs - Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4095 Minnesota Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 396-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 661 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Friendship Pcs - Technology Preparatory High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2705 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1681
Grades: 9-12
| 357 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2427 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 563-6862
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
Rank: #3131.
Kingsman Academy Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1375 E Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 547-1028
Grades: 6-12
| 315 students
Rank: #3232.
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 Independence Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 350-8680
Grades: PK-12
| 250 students
Rank: #3333.
Coolidge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6315 5th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 671-6080
Grades: 9-12
| 1,015 students
Rank: #3434.
Cardozo Education Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Clifton St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7385
Grades: 6-12
| 639 students
Rank: #3535.
Eastern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 East Capitol St. Ne
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 865 students
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Washington, District Of Columbia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1501 Columbia Road Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 822-6301
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
2100 New Hampshire Av Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-4014
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
601 Edgewood St Ne, Suite 25
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-6623
Grades: AE
| n/a students
908 Wahler Pl Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1214
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
1200 1st St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(757) 208-0900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
401 I St Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 646-0094
Grades: PK
| 44 students
2011 Savannah Terr Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 506-1890
Grades: PK
| 86 students
45 P Street, Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 483-9424
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
5171 S. Dakota Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 576-6110
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students
100 Peabody Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 545-0922
Grades: 4-8
| 98 students
3101 16th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 939-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 848 students
100 41st St. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4586
Grades: PK-6
| 176 students
2501 M L King Ave Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 698-1133
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1346 Florida Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-6090
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
101 M St. Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 724-4871
Grades: PK-6
| 228 students
2333 Ontario Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 797-7337
Grades: PK
| 45 students
1830 Constitution Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-3950
Grades: 7-9
| 66 students
5500 Eads St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4512
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
3029 14th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-1102
Grades: 6-12
| 390 students
1100 Harvard St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 797-4700
Grades: AE
| n/a students
1501 Columbia Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 299-1256
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2019 Rhode Island Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 529-5394
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
709 12th St Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-3424
Grades: 9-12
| 238 students
770 Kenyon St Nw
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 723-3975
Grades: 6-9
| 235 students
3701 Hayes St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2230
Grades: 8
| n/a students
1200 First St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-4800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1301 V St Ne
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-6148
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
1720 1st St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 939-4350
Grades: 9-10
| 2 students
1401 Brentwood Pkwy. Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-5360
Grades: 6-12
| 257 students
2600 Douglass Pl Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-1578
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
705 Edgewood St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-4646
Grades: PK-8
| 432 students
3265 South St Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 339-9494
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
4501 Kansas Ave. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6219
Grades: PK-6
| 227 students
1400 First St Nw
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 234-2122
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
1300 Allison Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Washington, DC?
The top ranked public high schools in Washington, DC include School Without Walls High School, Basis Dc Pcs and Benjamin Banneker High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washington?
46 public high schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the District Of Columbia public high schools average of 91% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Washington are often viewed compared to one another?

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