Dorothy I. Height ES

Dorothy I. Height Elementary School, located in the Brightwood neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C., is a public school operating under the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. Named in honor of the renowned civil rights and women's rights activist Dr. Dorothy Irene Height, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and empowering academic environment. It serves a diverse student population, emphasizing foundational learning, social-emotional development, and community engagement to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is recognized for its commitment to the "Whole Child" approach, integrating rigorous academics with supportive services that address the unique needs of its students. As part of the DCPS network, Dorothy I. Height Elementary benefits from district-wide resources, including updated curricula and extracurricular programming aimed at boosting literacy and numeracy. By honoring its namesake’s legacy of leadership and advocacy, the school strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where families and educators work together to cultivate a strong, positive educational experience for the children of the D.C. community.