High Schools in Maya Angelou PCS

The Maya Angelou PCS school district in Washington, D.C. contains a single high school, Maya Angelou PCS - High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom third of high schools in the district and received low ratings, indicating significant challenges with academic achievement and overall school quality.

Maya Angelou PCS - High School struggles with low proficiency rates in core subjects like English and Math, with only 5.1% of students proficient or better in English II and 2.6% proficient or better in Algebra I, far below the district averages. The school's student population is also highly homogeneous, with 97.64% of students being African American, which may limit students' exposure to diverse perspectives. Despite the high spending per student of $44,866, the school's academic outcomes do not reflect a commensurate level of performance, suggesting a need for more effective use of resources and targeted interventions to improve student learning.

Overall, the data highlights the significant challenges faced by Maya Angelou PCS - High School and the need for a comprehensive review of the school's practices and strategies to address the persistent underperformance and improve outcomes for students. With only one high school in the district, the focus should be on implementing effective measures to support student achievement and ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.