Best Public High Schools in 20024 (Washington, DC) (2026)

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Best 20024 District Of Columbia Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 309 students in 20024, DC.

The top-ranked public high school in 20024, DC is Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high school in zipcode 20024 have an score of 5% (versus the District Of Columbia public high school average of 15%), and score of 22% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in 20024, 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 20024 have a of 77%, which is more than the District Of Columbia average of 76%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts, with 75-79% 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 20024, DC Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts

Charter School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
:

Bottom 50%

475 School Street Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 388-1011

Gr: 8-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 20024 District Of Columbia

20024, District Of Columbia Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs Amidon (Closed 2014)

401 I St Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 646-0094

Gr: PK | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Bowen Elementary School (Closed 2009)

101 M St. Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 724-4871

Gr: PK-6 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1

Jefferson Middle School (Closed 2014)

801 7th St Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 729-3270

Gr: 6-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 20024, DC?

The top-ranked public high schools in 20024, DC include Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts.

How many public high schools are located in 20024?

1 public high schools are located in 20024.

What is the racial composition of students in 20024?

20024 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).