Excellent
#1 of 45 private schools in DC
Top 1% of private schools
Model Secondary School for the Deaf
High School · Washington, DC
A private high school in Washington, DC serving grades 9th – 12th.
800 FLORIDA AVE NE, Washington, DC 20002
- 3.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in DC.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in DC
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Model Secondary School for the Deaf sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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
$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
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Dc - College Preparatory PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 696 | Compare → |
| New Beginnings Vocational Program LlcPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Mckinley Technology HSEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 704 | Compare → |
| Kingsman Academy PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 326 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Model Secondary School for the Deaf is listed in Washington, DC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Model Secondary School for the Deaf
Model Secondary School for the Deaf is a private high school in Washington, DC, serving approximately 101 students in grades 9th-12th with a 3.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 45 private schools in DC.
What's said publicly about Model Secondary School for the Deaf
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Model Secondary School for the Deaf
What grades does Model Secondary School for the Deaf serve?
Model Secondary School for the Deaf serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Model Secondary School for the Deaf?
Model Secondary School for the Deaf has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Model Secondary School for the Deaf?
The student-teacher ratio at Model Secondary School for the Deaf is 3.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Model Secondary School for the Deaf rank in DC?
Model Secondary School for the Deaf ranks #1 of 45 private schools in DC.
What is Model Secondary School for the Deaf's MySchoolScout rating?
Model Secondary School for the Deaf has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Model Secondary School for the Deaf a private school?
Yes, Model Secondary School for the Deaf is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Model Secondary School for the Deaf a religious school?
No, Model Secondary School for the Deaf is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 101
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 181 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Phone
- (202) 651-5000
- 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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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