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DCPS Ward 8 9 to 12

Ballou High School

3401 4TH STREET SE, Washington, DC

14%
ELA Proficiency
1%
Math Proficiency
9.6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
73%
Teacher Retention

Programs & Activities

Academic Programs

Advanced Placement Arts Integration Career and Technical Education Dual College Enrollment International Baccalaureate (IB) Restorative Justice

Student Demographics

Source: OSSE enrollment data. Percentages reflect the school's student population composition.

Black / African American 96%
Hispanic / Latino 4%

Staff & Leadership

School Leader Experience
N/A
Teacher Retention Rate
73%

High School Outcomes

88.9%
Graduation Rate
1%
College Readiness

This school may be a fit if…

Parents often consider factors like these when researching schools. This is informational, not a recommendation.

  • you are looking for an IB curriculum framework
  • arts-integrated learning appeals to your child
  • your student is seeking advanced academic coursework
  • metro or bus accessibility matters to your family
  • you live in or near Ward 8

Data sources: Academic proficiency data from OSSE PARCC/STAR assessments. Lottery match rates from MySchoolDC results. Demographics from OSSE enrollment reports. Teacher data from OSSE educator reports. Last updated: December 22, 2025.

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Lottery Information

Match Rate 97%
Total Matches 33
Waitlist Length 1
Equitable Access No

Match rates are from the most recent MySchoolDC lottery results and may vary year to year.

School Logistics

Before Care Not available
After Care Not available
Uniform Required Yes
Metro/Bus Access Yes
Metro: .
Bus: C11, C13, C15, C17, C21, C27, C29

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