5600 East Capitol Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
Rating
:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (202) 379-4335
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School serves 168 students in grades 9-12.This school placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 40-49% (Btm 50% in DC)Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)Reading Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School's student population of 168 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Alternative school / Charter School
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maya Angelou Pcs - High School is 0.08, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DC)
Overall Testing Rank
#197 out of 212 schools
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
≤10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
17%
Black
96%
65%
White
1%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.08
0.54
Graduation Rate
40-49%
73%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Maya Angelou PCS School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maya Angelou Pcs - High School's ranking?
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School is ranked #197 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Maya Angelou Pcs - High School often compared to?
Maya Angelou Pcs - High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Luke C. Moore High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maya Angelou Pcs - High School?
The graduation rate of Maya Angelou Pcs - High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 73%.
How many students attend Maya Angelou Pcs - High School?
168 students attend Maya Angelou Pcs - High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Maya Angelou Pcs - High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maya Angelou Pcs - High School?
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maya Angelou Pcs - High School offer ?
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Maya Angelou Pcs - High School part of?
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School is part of Maya Angelou PCS School District.
Nearby Public Schools
Popular comparisons: Maya Angelou Pcs - High School vs. Luke C. Moore High School
The nearest high school to Maya Angelou Pcs - High School is H.d.Woodson High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Sousa MiddleSchool (0.0 miles away)
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Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
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(202) 729-3260
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Rank:
8/
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Top 30%
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Rank:
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