Petworth · Grades 9–12
Source: OSSE School Report Card — official rating from DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education.
E.L. Haynes PCS - High School serves nearly 450 students in grades 9-12, promoting equity and actively preparing every student in its diverse community for future success. The school provides a robust academic experience through programs such as Advanced Placement courses, enabling students to earn college credit, and Dual College Enrollment, offering direct college exposure. Students can also engage in Interscholastic Sports. Beyond core academics, a range of enrichment activities awaits, including Athletics, Art, Music, and Ethics. The school day operates from 9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., and uniforms are not required, fostering individuality. Families interested in enrollment should note lottery priority is given to Children of Staff and Sibling Attending.
“E.L. Haynes High School serves nearly 450 students in grades 9-12. We promote equity and are mission-driven to prepare every student in our diverse student body for college success. We offer a rigorous and relevant academic program, including nine Advanced Placement (AP) classes. We foster a positive and enriching culture, which includes athletics, pre-college programming, and numerous extracurricular activities. Please visit www.elhaynes.org for information.”
Specialized Programs
Enrichment
Athletics · Art · Music · Ethics · Creative Writing · Bard Dual Enrollment · Intro to African American History · Black Lives Matter · Spanish · Advisory · Clubs
4501 KANSAS AVENUE NW
Dual College Enrollment
Required
All DC residents enrolled at E.L. Haynes PCS - High School (ages 5–21) qualify for Kids Ride Free — a SmarTrip card that grants free Metrobus, Metrorail, and DC Circulator rides on school days.
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E.L. Haynes PCS - High School serves grades 9–12 in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington DC.
E.L. Haynes PCS - High School is located in Ward 4, Petworth, Washington DC.
E.L. Haynes PCS - High School is a DC public charter school that requires a lottery application. Applications are submitted through MySchoolDC (myschooldc.org), which opens each November and closes in early February. Results are released in late March.
E.L. Haynes PCS - High School received a 3/5 star rating (★★★☆☆) from the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) in SY 2018-19. OSSE ratings measure academic achievement, growth, and attendance.
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