SCHOOL WITHOUT WALLS HIGH SCHOOL

School Without Walls HS is a public high school that is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools school district, located in Washington, DC with about 592 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 36 teachers, School Without Walls HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

School Without Walls High School (SWWHS) is a highly-ranked, selective public magnet school located in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, D.C., on the campus of George Washington University. True to its name, the school emphasizes a "wall-less" philosophy where the city and the university serve as the primary classrooms. It offers a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that focuses heavily on the humanities and social sciences, characterized by a seminar-based approach that encourages student discourse, critical thinking, and intellectual independence.

Because of its unique partnership with George Washington University, students at SWWHS have the opportunity to take dual-enrollment college courses and utilize university facilities, providing them with a collegiate experience before graduation. The school draws a diverse student body from across the District and is known for its competitive admissions process, strong academic culture, and high success rates in college matriculation. By integrating the local urban environment into daily learning, School Without Walls prepares its students to be engaged citizens and analytical thinkers in a global context.

For more information, contact School Without Walls HS at (202) 645-9690 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.