School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (01-02)
280 students
Total Classroom Teachers (01-02)
39 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(01-02)n/a
n/a
Asian
(01-02)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(01-02)n/a
10%
Black
(01-02)100%
84%
White
(01-02)n/a
4%
Hawaiian
(01-02)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(01-02)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
63%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Phelps Career High School?
280 students attend Phelps Career High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Phelps Career High School students are Black.
What school district is Phelps Career High School part of?
Phelps Career High School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools.
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