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Best Southeast Washington Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,095 students in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington, DC.

The top-ranked public high schools in Southeast Washington are Ballou Stay High School, Friendship Pcs - Technology Preparatory High School and Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington, DC public high schools have an score of 35% (versus the District Of Columbia public high school average of 15%), and score of 42% (versus the 35% statewide average).

the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington, DC public high school have a of 65%, which is less than the District Of Columbia average of 76%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in District Of Columbia or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public high school average of 91% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington, DC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Ballou Stay High School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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3401 4th St. Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3390

Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Rank: #22.

Friendship Pcs - Technology Preparatory High School

Charter School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
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2705 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1681

Gr: 9-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Rank: #33.

Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs

Charter School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
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2427 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 563-6862

Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Rank: #44.

Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs

Charter School

(Math: 3% | Reading: 15-19%)
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3999 8th Street Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9170

Gr: 9-12 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Rank: #55.

St. Coletta Special Education Pcs

Special Education School
Charter School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
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1901 Independence Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 350-8680

Gr: PK-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #66.

Ballou High School

(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
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3401 4th St. Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3400

Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington, DC?

The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington, DC include Ballou Stay High School, Friendship Pcs - Technology Preparatory High School and Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs.

How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington?

6 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington?

the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public high schools average of 91% (majority Black).