Langston · Grades 9–12
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Phelps Architecture, Construction, and Engineering High School · Open enrollment · 6 photos.
Phelps ACE High School (Phelps Architecture, Construction, and Engineering High School) is a selective DCPS application-based high school at 704 26th Street NE in Langston / Kingman Park, Ward 5, serving grades 9 to 12. Phelps ACE is one of DCPS's flagship Career and Technical Education (CTE) high schools — students complete a college-prep academic core alongside hands-on industry training in architecture, construction, or engineering.
Phelps ACE structures all four years around three career pathways:
Students take core academics (English, math, science, social studies, world language) integrated with their pathway. Many graduate with industry credentials, apprenticeship offers, or college-credit course completion in their field.
Phelps ACE is application-only with no in-boundary or lottery preference:
Families considering Phelps ACE often also apply to McKinley Tech HS (also application-based STEM), Banneker, and School Without Walls.
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“At Phelps ACE High School, we seek students who are problem-solvers. Students at Phelps ACE High School engage in a challenging course of study that prepares them for college AND career so when they graduate, they will have options. Students prepare for college through a rigorous curriculum. Students prepare for their career by earning industry certifications in their selected pathway of architecture, construction, engineering, IT, HVAC, carpentry, or Cisco computer networking. With both college”
Specialized Programs
Enrichment
Industry-based learning experiences · Internships · Robotics Team · Electric Vehicle Team · Anime Club
704 26TH STREET NE
Dual College Enrollment
Not required
All DC residents enrolled at Phelps Architecture, Construction, and Engineering 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.
Phelps Architecture, Construction, and Engineering High School serves grades 9–12 in the Langston neighborhood of Washington DC.
Phelps Architecture, Construction, and Engineering High School is located in Ward 5, Langston, Washington DC.
Phelps Architecture, Construction, and Engineering High School is DCPS (DC Public Schools). Contact the school directly for enrollment and seat availability.
Yes. As a DC public school, Phelps Architecture, Construction, and Engineering High School is tuition-free and open to all DC residents regardless of ward or neighborhood.
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