For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 662 students in 20017, DC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 20017, DC are Luke C. Moore High School and Washington Leadership Academy Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 20017 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the District Of Columbia public high school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in 20017, DC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 20017 have a Graduation Rate of 44%, which is less than the District Of Columbia average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washington Leadership Academy Pcs, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in District Of Columbia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public high school average of 91% (majority Black).
Best 20017, DC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Luke C. Moore High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Monroe St. Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 281-3600
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 281-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Washington Leadership Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3015 4th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(240) 580-3371
Washington, DC 20017
(240) 580-3371
Gr: 9-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
20017, District Of Columbia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
601 Edgewood St Ne, Suite 25
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-6623
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-6623
Gr: AE
5171 S. Dakota Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 576-6110
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 576-6110
Gr: 6-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
705 Edgewood St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-4646
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-4646
Gr: PK-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Jose-arz Academy Public Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
220 Taylor St., Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-6004
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-6004
Gr: 9-11 | 22 students
4401 8th St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 526-6003
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 526-6003
Gr: PK-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
1404 Jackson St. Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 576-6075
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 576-6075
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
705 Edgewood St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-4646
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-4646
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students
705 Edgewood St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-4646
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-4646
Gr: 6-12 | 244 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 20017, DC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 20017, DC include Luke C. Moore High School and Washington Leadership Academy Pcs.
How many public high schools are located in 20017?
2 public high schools are located in 20017.
What is the racial composition of students in 20017?
20017 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% 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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