For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,272 students in 20001, DC.
The top ranked public high schools in 20001, DC are Benjamin Banneker High School, Girls Global Academy Pcs and Roosevelt Stay High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 20001 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the District Of Columbia public high school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in 20001, DC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of District Of Columbia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 20001 have a Graduation Rate of 63%, which is less than the District Of Columbia average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Benjamin Banneker High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in District Of Columbia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public high school average of 91% (majority Black).
Best 20001, DC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Banneker High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1600 9th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 671-6320
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 671-6320
Gr: 9-12 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Girls Global Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
733 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 600-4822
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 600-4822
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Stay High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 10th St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 576-8399
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 576-8399
Gr: 9-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Dunbar High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 N St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 698-3762
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 698-3762
Gr: 9-12 | 984 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
20001, District Of Columbia 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
45 P Street, Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 483-9424
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 483-9424
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students
1400 1st St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 234-2122
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 234-2122
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
30 P St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7221
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7221
Gr: PK-6 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2025 3rd St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7305
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7305
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 65:1
2001 10th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7329
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7329
Gr: 6-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1851 9th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 737-4150
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 737-4150
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
1851 9th St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 939-9080
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 939-9080
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2501 11th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7259
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7259
Gr: PK-6 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
1301 New Jersey Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7233
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7233
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
800 Euclid St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 724-4841
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 724-4841
Gr: PK-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
2001 10th St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7329
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7329
Gr: 6-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Terrell Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1000 1st St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 535-8474
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 535-8474
Gr: 7-9 | 32 students
1000 1st St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 767-7307
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 767-7307
Gr: 7-9 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
27 O St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 671-2692
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 671-2692
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students
Washington M.m. Cshs High School (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
27 O St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7224
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7224
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Washington Metropolitan High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
300 Bryant St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 939-3610
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 939-3610
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 20001, DC?
The top ranked public high schools in 20001, DC include Benjamin Banneker High School, Girls Global Academy Pcs and Roosevelt Stay High School.
How many public high schools are located in 20001?
4 public high schools are located in 20001.
What is the racial composition of students in 20001?
20001 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% 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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