Maya Angelou Pcs - Academy At Dc Jail serves 40 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Top Rankings
Maya Angelou Pcs - Academy At Dc Jail ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
40 students
Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
19%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
100%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups


Graduation Rate
<50%
76%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Maya Angelou Pcs - Academy At Dc Jail?
The graduation rate of Maya Angelou Pcs - Academy At Dc Jail is 50%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 76%.
How many students attend Maya Angelou Pcs - Academy At Dc Jail?
40 students attend Maya Angelou Pcs - Academy At Dc Jail.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Maya Angelou Pcs - Academy At Dc Jail students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maya Angelou Pcs - Academy At Dc Jail?
Maya Angelou Pcs - Academy At Dc Jail has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maya Angelou Pcs - Academy At Dc Jail offer ?
Maya Angelou Pcs - Academy At Dc Jail offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Maya Angelou Pcs - Academy At Dc Jail part of?
Maya Angelou Pcs - Academy At Dc Jail is part of Maya Angelou PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Maya Angelou Pcs - Academy At Dc Jail located?
Maya Angelou Pcs - Academy At Dc Jail is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 48 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.
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