For the 2026 school year, there are 6 alternative public schools serving 1,230 students in District Of Columbia.
The top-ranked alternative public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Schools in District Of Columbia (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Ballou Stay High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3401 4th St. Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3390
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Monroe St. Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 281-3600
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Mount Olivet Road Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 202-7007
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 202-7007
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #55.
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5600 East Capitol Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 379-4335
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
1901 D Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-4932
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-4932
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative public schools in District Of Columbia?
The top-ranked alternative public 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 schools are located in District Of Columbia?
6 alternative public schools are located in District Of Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia alternative public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public schools average of 87% (majority Black).
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