For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 296 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC.
The top ranked public high school in Southwest Washington 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.
The neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the District Of Columbia public high school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 35% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, 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 Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts, 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 100% 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 Southwest Washington, Washington, DC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
475 School Street Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 388-1011
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 388-1011
Grades: 8-12
| 309 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC include Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington?
the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington 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).
Recent Articles
Understanding Self-Contained Classrooms in Public Schools
Learn about the history of public schools incorporating self-contained classrooms, and whether they are right for your child.
Can Naviance Succeed Improve College and Career Readiness?
Learn about a new student assessment system, Naviance Succeed, which provides tools and support to increase student college and career readiness. A number of school districts are using the tool this year in hopes of improving student performance through more accurate assessment process than are currently available.
Do You Need After School Day Care? Public Schools May Be the Solution
Learn about how your child's public school may be the best source of after school and vacation day care.