Maya Angelou Shaw Campus Pcs High School serves 138 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
138 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤20%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)21-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
18%
Black
97%
64%
White
1%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)40-59%
59%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
54%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 47% DC state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maya Angelou Shaw Campus Pcs High School?
The graduation rate of Maya Angelou Shaw Campus Pcs High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 59%.
How many students attend Maya Angelou Shaw Campus Pcs High School?
138 students attend Maya Angelou Shaw Campus Pcs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Maya Angelou Shaw Campus Pcs High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maya Angelou Shaw Campus Pcs High School?
Maya Angelou Shaw Campus Pcs High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maya Angelou Shaw Campus Pcs High School offer ?
Maya Angelou Shaw Campus Pcs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Maya Angelou Shaw Campus Pcs High School part of?
Maya Angelou Shaw Campus Pcs High School is part of Maya Angelou Public Charter School District.
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