Mckinley Technology High School (Ranked Top 30% for 2024) - Washington, DC (2024)

151 T St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002

Rating

:

8/

10

Top 30%

Tel: (202) 281-3950

Serving 691 students in grades 9-12,Mckinley Technology High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 691 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Graduation Rate

    : ≥95% (Top 5% in DC)
  • Overall Testing Rank

    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency

    : 14% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency

    : 64% (Top 10%)
  • Science Proficiency

    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mckinley Technology High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category

Attribute

Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Graduation Rate

Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

School Overview

Mckinley Technology High School's student population of 691 students has grown by 9% over five school years.

The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2022

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

691 students

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Gender %

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Total Classroom Teachers

44 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Mckinley Technology High School ranks within the top 30% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The diversity score of Mckinley Technology High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms

This School

State Level (DC)

Overall Testing Rank

#54 out of 220 schools
(Top 30%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

19%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

64%

31%

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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)

6-9%

10%

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

11:1

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American Indian

n/a

n/a

Asian

n/a

2%

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Hispanic

11%

17%

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Black

84%

65%

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White

4%

13%

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Hawaiian

n/a

n/a

Two or more races

1%

3%

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All Ethnic Groups

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Diversity Score

0.28

0.54

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Graduation Rate

≥95%

76%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

52%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)

7%

3%

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School District Name

District Of Columbia Public Schools School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mckinley Technology High School's ranking?

Mckinley Technology High School is ranked #54 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in District Of Columbia.

What schools are Mckinley Technology High School often compared to?

Mckinley Technology High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Banneker High School, School Without Walls High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).

What is the graduation rate of Mckinley Technology High School?

The graduation rate of Mckinley Technology High School is 95%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 76%.

How many students attend Mckinley Technology High School?

691 students attend Mckinley Technology High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

84% of Mckinley Technology High School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley Technology High School?

Mckinley Technology High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.

What grades does Mckinley Technology High School offer ?

Mckinley Technology High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Mckinley Technology High School part of?

Mckinley Technology High School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.

In what neighborhood is Mckinley Technology High School located?

Mckinley Technology High School is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 64 other public schools located in Northeast Washington.

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The nearest high school to Mckinley Technology High School is Dunbar High School (0.8 miles away)

The nearest middle school and elementary school is Perry Street Preparatory Pcs (0.0 miles away)

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(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
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Bottom 50%

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Bottom 50%

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Washington, DC 20002
(202) 529-7500

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(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
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Top 20%

Grades: PK-5 | 571 students 0.5 miles 30 P Street Nw
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(202) 750-7060

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School Reviews

5 8/4/2014

Mckinley is best known for encouraging/ helping students make a career out of Biotech, Engineering, or IT(Information Technology). Staff will work with you to get an Internship starting as a freshman but you'll have to go above and beyond the expectations.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - jasmi

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 691 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Graduation Rate

    : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Overall Testing Rank

    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency

    : 14% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency

    : 64% (Top 10%)
  • Science Proficiency

    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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