Maya Angelou Pcs - Academy At Dc Jail serves 40 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in DC)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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
Maya Angelou Pcs - Academy At Dc Jail's student population of 40 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Maya Angelou Pcs - Academy At Dc Jail is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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
18%
Black
100%
64%
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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