Best Alternative Public High Schools in District Of Columbia (2025-26)

Best District Of Columbia Alternative Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 alternative public high schools serving 1,230 students in District Of Columbia.

The top ranked alternative public high schools in District Of Columbia are Ballou Stay High School, Luke C. Moore High School and Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

District Of Columbia alternative public high schools have an score of 9% (versus the District Of Columbia public high school average of 15%), and score of 14% (versus the 35% statewide average).

District Of Columbia alternative public high school have a of 11%, which is less than the District Of Columbia average of 76%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Maya Angelou Pcs - High School, with 40-49% 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 Alternative Public High Schools in District Of Columbia (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.

Ballou Stay High School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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Top 50%

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3401 4th St. Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3390

Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.

Luke C. Moore High School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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1001 Monroe St. Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 281-3600

Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
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Bottom 50%

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1000 Mount Olivet Road Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 202-7007

Gr: 6-12

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Roosevelt Stay High School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
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2001 10th St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 576-8399

Gr: 9-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #55.

Maya Angelou Pcs - High School

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
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Bottom 50%

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5600 East Capitol Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 379-4335

Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Rank: n/an/a

Dc Department Of Corrections

Alternative School

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1901 D Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-4932

Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative public high schools in District Of Columbia?

The top ranked alternative public high schools in District Of Columbia include Ballou Stay High School, Luke C. Moore High School and Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center.

How many alternative public high schools are located in District Of Columbia?

6 alternative public high schools are located in District Of Columbia.

What is the racial composition of students in District Of Columbia?

District Of Columbia alternative 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).