For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,146 students in 20002, DC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 20002, DC are Mckinley Technology High School, Phelps Architecture Construction And Engineering High School and Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
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)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Technology High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
151 T St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 281-3950
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
704 26th St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 729-4360
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:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Mount Olivet Road Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 202-7007
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Brentwood Parkway Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 678-2527
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1375 E Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 547-1028
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?
The top-ranked public high schools in 20002, DC include Mckinley Technology High School, Phelps Architecture Construction And Engineering High School and Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center.
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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