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Maya Angelou PCS

District of Columbia · Public School District
2
Schools
252
Students
$122,946
Per-Pupil Spend
>500% above nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
57.0%
Graduation Rate
-29.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Maya Angelou PCS is a public school district in District of Columbia serving 252 students across 2 schools. It includes 2 high school, among them 2 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 57.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $122,946 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 33/100.

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All Schools (2)
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Maya Angelou PCS - Academy at DC JailCharter09–1240
Maya Angelou PCS - HSCharter09–12212
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$122,946>500% above nat'l
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
92%
Local (property tax)
91.9%
Federal
8.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
252
Students
—
Free Lunch
$123K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate57.0%
Opportunity Score33/100
StateDistrict of Columbia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 57.0%, graduation is 29.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 33/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Limited school choice
With only 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Maya Angelou PCS?
Maya Angelou PCS has 2 public schools, serving a total of 252 students.
What is the graduation rate for Maya Angelou PCS?
The graduation rate is 57.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Maya Angelou PCS spend per student?
Maya Angelou PCS spends $122,946 per pupil ($122,946 per pupil; note: very small enrollment may inflate this figure).
Are there charter schools in Maya Angelou PCS?
Yes — 2 of the 2 schools in Maya Angelou PCS are charter schools.
What grade levels does Maya Angelou PCS serve?
Maya Angelou PCS serves grades 9 through 12, covering high school level.
What is the opportunity score for Maya Angelou PCS?
The median opportunity score across schools in Maya Angelou PCS is 33/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.