Best 20011 District Of Columbia Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,562 students in 20011, DC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 20011, DC are Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School, E.l. Haynes Pcs - High School and Capital City Pcs - High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 20011 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the District Of Columbia public high school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in 20011, DC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 20011 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the District Of Columbia average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is E.l. Haynes Pcs - High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in District Of Columbia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the District Of Columbia public high school average of 91% (majority Black).

Best 20011, DC Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5200 2nd Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 223-1111
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
E.l. Haynes Pcs - High School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4501 Kansas Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 667-4446
Gr: 9-12 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
Capital City Pcs - High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Peabody Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 808-9800
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Coolidge High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6315 5th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 671-6080
Gr: 9-12 | 1,029 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Paul Pcs - International High School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-7499
Gr: 9-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4301 13th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6130
Gr: 9-12 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 20011, DC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 20011, DC include Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School, E.l. Haynes Pcs - High School and Capital City Pcs - High School.
How many public high schools are located in 20011?
6 public high schools are located in 20011.
What is the racial composition of students in 20011?
20011 public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the District Of Columbia public high schools average of 91% (majority Black).

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