MAYA ANGELOU PCS HIGH SCHOOL

Maya Angelou PCS High School is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Maya Angelou PCS school district, located in Washington, DC with about 170 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Maya Angelou PCS High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Maya Angelou Public Charter School (PCS) High School, located in the Capitol View neighborhood of Washington, D.C., is a specialized educational institution operated by the See Forever Foundation. The school is specifically designed to serve students who have struggled in traditional academic settings, often including those who have been involved with the juvenile justice system, are over-age for their grade level, or have experienced significant interruptions in their formal education. By combining a rigorous academic curriculum with comprehensive wrap-around social and emotional support services, the school aims to re-engage students and prepare them for success in college and beyond.

The core philosophy of Maya Angelou PCS is rooted in the belief that every student has the potential to achieve, provided they are given a supportive and structured environment. The school’s model emphasizes personalized learning, small class sizes, and a strong culture of advocacy, where educators and staff actively work to address the holistic needs of the student body. Through its partnership with the See Forever Foundation, the school seeks to break the cycle of poverty and incarceration by providing high-quality educational opportunities that empower students to take ownership of their future and become contributing members of their community.

For more information, contact Maya Angelou PCS High School at (202) 379-4335 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.