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#89 of 240 schools in DC

Top 37% in state

Mckinley Technology HS

High School · District of Columbia Public Schools · Washington, DC

A District of Columbia Public Schools high school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

151 T St. NE, Washington, DC 20002

  • Math 27% vs DC 28% (2025)
  • Reading 75% vs DC 38% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.7% (2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
Reading/ELA Proficiency74.7% (2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
Math vs. State Avg-0.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+36.9 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING), Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
vs. Expected+19.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation42.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$31,629
Chronic Absenteeism41.2%

Students at Mckinley Technology HS score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.

Math Proficiency27%(2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
School
State
28%(2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
ELA Proficiency75%(2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
School
State
38%(2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
64%
2025
Math
27%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

Based on 26 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Mckinley Technology HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 86Very Walkable
  • Transit 69Good Transit
  • Bike 85Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,514/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Washington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$114,482

Median home value

$813,700

Median rent

$2,140/mo

College educated

69.8%

Homeownership

37.2%

Poverty rate

13.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
42.6% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dunbar HSEnrollment path unverified4.59–120.7 mi984Compare →
Kipp Dc - College Preparatory PcsCharter · enrollment unverified4.79–120.7 mi696Compare →
Model Secondary School for the DeafPrivate · tuition8.7private9–120.8 mi101Compare →
Gonzaga College High SchoolPrivate · tuition3.4private9–120.9 mi956Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

District of Columbia Public Schools

Schools in district
117
Rank in district
#50 of 116
District spending per student
$31,629NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mckinley Technology HS is listed in District of Columbia Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mckinley Technology HS

Mckinley Technology HS is a public high school in Washington, DC, part of District of Columbia Public Schools, serving approximately 704 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #89 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mckinley Technology HS

What grades does Mckinley Technology HS serve?

Mckinley Technology HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mckinley Technology HS?

Mckinley Technology HS has an enrollment of approximately 704 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Technology HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Technology HS is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mckinley Technology HS rank in DC?

Mckinley Technology HS ranks #89 of 240 schools in DC.

What is Mckinley Technology HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Mckinley Technology HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Mckinley Technology HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mckinley Technology HS has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mckinley Technology HS a charter school?

No, Mckinley Technology HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mckinley Technology HS a Title I school?

No, Mckinley Technology HS is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
704
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
District of Columbia
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.2%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
% meeting SAT college-ready benchmark (DC OSSE Report Card SY2024-25)
38.7%
Area population (ZIP 20002)
70,580
Area average commute
30 min
Area median age
33.7
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 · 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING). A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING). A newer release may be available.
  • 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 20002; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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