Best 20002 District Of Columbia Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,146 students in 20002, DC.
Public high schools in zipcode 20002 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the District Of Columbia public high school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in 20002, DC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of District Of Columbia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 20002 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the District Of Columbia average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mckinley Technology 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public high school average of 91% (majority Black).

Best 20002, DC Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Technology High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
151 T St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 281-3950
Gr: 9-12 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Phelps Architecture Construction And Engineering High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
704 26th St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 729-4360
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Mount Olivet Road Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 202-7007
Gr: 6-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #44.
Kipp Dc - College Preparatory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1405 Brentwood Parkway Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 678-2527
Gr: 9-12 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #55.
Kingsman Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1375 E Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 547-1028
Gr: 6-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 20002, DC?
How many public high schools are located in 20002?
5 public high schools are located in 20002.
What is the racial composition of students in 20002?
20002 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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