McKinley Technology HS

151 T St. NE
Washington, DC 20002

696 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

McKinley Technology High School, located in the Eckington neighborhood of Washington, D.C., is a premier selective-admissions magnet school within the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. Historically significant as the city’s first vocational school, it has evolved into a rigorous STEM-focused institution. The school is renowned for its competitive academic environment, where students pursue specialized tracks in engineering, information technology, and biotechnology, often earning college credit or industry certifications before graduation.

Beyond its technical curriculum, McKinley Tech is widely recognized for its high academic standards and its commitment to preparing students for success in higher education and the global workforce. The school fosters a vibrant campus culture that balances intensive coursework with a variety of extracurricular activities, including championship-level robotics teams, athletics, and performing arts. By combining a demanding college-preparatory core with hands-on technological training, the school serves as a flagship institution for students seeking a path toward careers in science, math, and digital innovation.

696

Total Students

47.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKinley Technology HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	82
Black	579
Asian	3
Two or More	7

Black
579 (83.2 %)
Hispanic
82 (11.8 %)
White
25 (3.6 %)
Two or More
7 (1.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	District of Columbia Public Schools
Phone:	(202)281-3950
Website:	http://mckinleytech.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	696
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 200

Grade 10 186

Grade 11 155

Grade 12 155