For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,070 students in 20032, DC.
The top ranked public high schools in 20032, DC are Ballou Stay High School, Bard High School Early College Dc (Bard Dc) and Friendship Pcs - Technology Preparatory High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 20032 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the District Of Columbia public high school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in 20032, 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 20032 have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the District Of Columbia average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bard High School Early College Dc (Bard Dc), with 90-94% 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 20032, DC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ballou Stay High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3401 4th St. Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3390
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3390
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Bard High School Early College Dc (Bard Dc)
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1351 Alabama Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 898-4664
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 898-4664
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Friendship Pcs - Technology Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2705 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1681
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1681
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #44.
Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3999 8th Street Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9170
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9170
Gr: 9-12 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #55.
Ballou High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3401 4th St. Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3400
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
20032, District Of Columbia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
908 Wahler Pl Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1214
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1214
Gr: 4-8
2495 M L King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 610-5780
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 610-5780
Gr: AE
Dc Alternative Learning Academysoutheast (Closed 2007)
Special Education School
425 9th St., Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 563-0727
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 563-0727
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students
3100 Martin Luther King Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 561-0860
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 561-0860
Gr: PK-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
908 Wahler Pl. Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3309
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3309
Gr: PK-6 | 128 students
4301 9th St Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 373-0035
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 373-0035
Gr: 3 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
3999 8th St Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3100
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
3999 8th St Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 767-7256
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 767-7256
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
2705 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 552-5700
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 552-5700
Gr: 8
1500 Mississippi Ave. Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3470
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3470
Gr: PK-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Harris Patricia R. Ec (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
4600 Livingston Rd. Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3490
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3490
Gr: PK-10 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
M C Terrell Mcgogney Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
3301 Wheeler Rd Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3740
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3740
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3400 Wheeler Rd Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 767-7043
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 767-7043
Gr: PK-6 | 252 students
4600 Livingston Rd Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 832-7737
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 832-7737
Gr: 9-12
3845 South Capitol St Sw
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-5440
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-5440
Gr: PK-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
645 Milwaukee Pl Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1980
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1980
Gr: K-8 | 677 students
3301 Wheeler Rd Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9170
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9170
Gr: 6-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 20032, DC?
The top ranked public high schools in 20032, DC include Ballou Stay High School, Bard High School Early College Dc (Bard Dc) and Friendship Pcs - Technology Preparatory High School.
How many public high schools are located in 20032?
5 public high schools are located in 20032.
What is the racial composition of students in 20032?
20032 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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