For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 309 students in 20024, DC.
The top ranked public high school in 20024, DC is Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 20024 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the District Of Columbia public high school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in 20024, DC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 20024 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is more than the District Of Columbia average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in District Of Columbia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public high school average of 91% (majority Black).
Best 20024, DC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
475 School Street Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 388-1011
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 388-1011
Grades: 8-12
| 309 students
20024, District Of Columbia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 I St Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 646-0094
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 646-0094
Grades: PK
| 44 students
101 M St. Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 724-4871
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 724-4871
Grades: PK-6
| 228 students
801 7th St Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 729-3270
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 729-3270
Grades: 6-8
| 279 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 20024, DC?
The top ranked public high schools in 20024, DC include Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts.
How many public high schools are located in 20024?
1 public high schools are located in 20024.
What is the racial composition of students in 20024?
20024 public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public high schools average of 91% (majority Black).
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