Below Average
#218 of 240 schools in DC
Maya Angelou Pcs - HS
High School · Maya Angelou Pcs · Washington, DC
A charter high school in Washington, DC where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5600 EAST CAPITOL STREET NE, Washington, DC 20019
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 44.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Maya Angelou Pcs - HS score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 5% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 24 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Maya Angelou Pcs - HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 65Good Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,514/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,031
Median home value
$437,600
Median rent
$1,174/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
40.7%
Poverty rate
24.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H.d. Woodson HSEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 544 | Compare → |
| The Monroe SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.7 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Idea PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Ron Brown College Preparatory HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 161 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Maya Angelou Pcs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $73,361NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Maya Angelou Pcs - HS is listed in Maya Angelou PCS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maya Angelou Pcs - HS
Maya Angelou Pcs - HS is a public high school in Washington, DC, part of Maya Angelou Pcs, serving approximately 224 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #218 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maya Angelou Pcs - HS
What grades does Maya Angelou Pcs - HS serve?
Maya Angelou Pcs - HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Maya Angelou Pcs - HS?
Maya Angelou Pcs - HS has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maya Angelou Pcs - HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Maya Angelou Pcs - HS is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maya Angelou Pcs - HS rank in DC?
Maya Angelou Pcs - HS ranks #218 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Maya Angelou Pcs - HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Maya Angelou Pcs - HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Maya Angelou Pcs - HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maya Angelou Pcs - HS has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Maya Angelou Pcs - HS a charter school?
Yes, Maya Angelou Pcs - HS is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Maya Angelou Pcs - HS a Title I school?
No, Maya Angelou Pcs - HS is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 224
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 72.8%
- Phone
- (202) 379-4335
- 4-Year Graduation
- 44.5%
- Area population (ZIP 20019)
- 64,365
- Area average commute
- 35.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20019; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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