LUKE C MOORE HIGH SCHOOL

Luke C Moore High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools school district, located in Washington, DC with about 251 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 12 teachers, Luke C Moore High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Luke C. Moore High School, located in the Brookland neighborhood of Washington, D.C., is a specialized alternative high school operating under the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. The school is specifically designed to support students who have fallen behind in traditional academic settings or who require a more flexible, personalized approach to earn their high school diplomas. By focusing on credit recovery and individualized learning plans, the institution aims to re-engage students who are at risk of dropping out, providing them with a structured pathway toward graduation and post-secondary success.

The school’s academic culture is characterized by smaller class sizes and a supportive environment intended to foster close relationships between students and faculty. Beyond traditional core subjects, Luke C. Moore emphasizes career readiness and life skills to prepare its student body for the workforce or higher education. As part of the broader DCPS network, the school utilizes district resources to ensure that students have access to counseling, academic interventions, and community-based support services, ultimately working to overcome the systemic barriers that may have hindered the students' progress in conventional high school environments.

For more information, contact Luke C Moore High School at (202) 281-3600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.