For the 2025-26 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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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