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Public Charter Ward 7 9 to 12 Equitable Access Priority

Maya Angelou PCS High School

5600 EAST CAPITOL STREET NE, Washington, DC

5%
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
9.9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
62%
Teacher Retention

Programs & Activities

Academic Programs

Blended Learning Career and Technical Education International Baccalaureate (IB) Online Learning Restorative Justice School Gardens

Student Demographics

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

Black / African American 99%
Hispanic / Latino 1%

Staff & Leadership

School Leader Experience
N/A
Teacher Retention Rate
62%

High School Outcomes

73.4%
Graduation Rate
5%
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
  • metro or bus accessibility matters to your family
  • your family may qualify for equitable access priority
  • you live in or near Ward 7

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 96%
Total Matches 44
Waitlist Length 2
Equitable Access Yes

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: Capitol Heights
Bus: C51, D24

Open House Dates

  • 📅 Apr.25, 2026 10:00am-12:00pm
  • 📅 May.01, 2026 10:00am-12:00pm
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