For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,825 students in 20019, DC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 20019, DC are River Terrace Education Campus, Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools For Public Policy and Friendship Pcs - Collegiate Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 20019 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (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 20019, DC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 20019 have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the District Of Columbia average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ron Brown College Preparatory High School, with 80-89% 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 20019, DC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Terrace Education Campus
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 Anacostia Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 442-7111
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 442-7111
Gr: 3-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools For Public Policy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Hayes Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2230
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2230
Gr: 6-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Friendship Pcs - Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4095 Minnesota Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 396-5500
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 396-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
H.d. Woodson High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
540 55th St. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 939-2030
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 939-2030
Gr: 9-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
The Seed Pcs Of Washington Dc
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4300 C Street Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 248-7773
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 248-7773
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Idea Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1027 45th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 399-4750
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 399-4750
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5600 East Capitol Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 379-4335
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 379-4335
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Ron Brown College Preparatory High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Meade St. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 729-4343
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 729-4343
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 20019, DC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 20019, DC include River Terrace Education Campus, Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools For Public Policy and Friendship Pcs - Collegiate Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 20019?
8 public high schools are located in 20019.
What is the racial composition of students in 20019?
20019 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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