Serving 84 students in grades 6-12, Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center's student population of 84 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
84 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#135 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
95%
62%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)33.3%
51.3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center's ranking?
Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center is ranked #135 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center?
84 students attend Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center?
Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center offer ?
Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center part of?
Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center is part of Dyrs School District.
In what neighborhood is Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center located?
Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 62 other public schools located in Northeast Washington.
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