For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 619 students in 20020, DC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 20020, DC are Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs and Anacostia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 20020 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the District Of Columbia public high school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in 20020, DC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 20020 have a Graduation Rate of 62%, which is less than the District Of Columbia average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs, with 65-69% 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 20020, DC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2427 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 563-6862
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 563-6862
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Anacostia High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 16th St. Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 698-2155
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 698-2155
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 20020, DC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 20020, DC include Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs and Anacostia High School.
How many public high schools are located in 20020?
2 public high schools are located in 20020.
What is the racial composition of students in 20020?
20020 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).
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