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Best District Of Columbia Alternative Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 alternative public high schools serving 1,332 students in District Of Columbia.
The top-ranked alternative public high schools in District Of Columbia are Ballou Stay High School, Luke C. Moore High School and Garnet-patterson Stay High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
District Of Columbia alternative public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the District Of Columbia public high school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 35% statewide average).
District Of Columbia alternative public high school have a Graduation Rate of 11%, which is less than the District Of Columbia average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Maya Angelou Pcs - High School, with 40-49% 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 Alternative Public High Schools in District Of Columbia (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Ballou Stay High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3401 4th St. Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3390
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Luke C. Moore High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 Monroe St. Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 281-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Garnet-patterson Stay High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 10th St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 576-8399
Gr: 9-12 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Mount Olivet Road Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 202-7007
Gr: 6-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #55.
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5600 East Capitol Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 379-4335
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Dc Department Of Corrections
Alternative School
1901 D Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-4932
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked alternative public high schools in District Of Columbia?
The top-ranked alternative public high schools in District Of Columbia include Ballou Stay High School, Luke C. Moore High School and Garnet-patterson Stay High School.
How many alternative public high schools are located in District Of Columbia?
6 alternative public high schools are located in District Of Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia alternative 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).

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