Summary:
E.L. Haynes PCS is a Washington, DC charter network serving 1,184 students across three schools: an elementary school (PK–5), a middle school (6–8), and a high school (9–12), ranking 17th out of 46 DC districts overall.
The E.L. Haynes PCS – High School stands out for its strong 94.9% graduation rate and 4-star ranking (10th of 36 DC high schools), but its test scores lag the network – math proficiency is just 15.7% and Algebra I is a striking 5.4%. In contrast, the E.L. Haynes PCS – Elementary School is the academic engine, leading the network with 35.6% ELA proficiency and 33.1% math proficiency – the only school in the network where math beats the state average. The E.L. Haynes PCS – Middle School is the biggest turnaround story, jumping from a 1-star to a 3-star rating in one year, with ELA proficiency soaring from 22.1% to 33.5%.
Across the network, per-student spending is high at roughly $32,000 and student-teacher ratios are low (9–10:1), yet middle and high school math remain well below state averages. Science proficiency is especially concerning – just 7.55% in 5th grade and 2.91% in 8th grade. The high school shows an interesting pattern: English II proficiency (36.7%) nearly matches the state average, while English I (15.4%) falls far behind, suggesting strong literacy gains between course exams. Parents should view the elementary school as a standout for academics, the high school as a strong choice for graduation and overall ranking, and the middle school as a rapidly improving option, while noting math and science are network-wide challenges.
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