For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 386 students in the neighborhood of Edgewood, Washington, DC.
The top ranked public high school in Edgewood is Washington Leadership Academy Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Edgewood, Washington, DC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the District Of Columbia public high school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 35% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Edgewood, Washington, DC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the District Of Columbia average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washington Leadership Academy Pcs, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in District Of Columbia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public high school average of 91% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Edgewood, Washington, DC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Leadership Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3015 4th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(240) 580-3371
Washington, DC 20017
(240) 580-3371
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Edgewood, Washington, DC?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Edgewood, Washington, DC include Washington Leadership Academy Pcs.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Edgewood, Washington?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Edgewood, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Edgewood, Washington?
the neighborhood of Edgewood, Washington public high schools minority enrollment is 98% 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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