School Without Walls High School

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School Without Walls High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2130 G St NW,  Washington, DC
District Of Columbia Public Schools
3.8
3.7
597 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Richard Trogisch
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
75%
Reading Proficiency
99%
Average GPA
3.75
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.75
Reading Proficiency
99%
Math Proficiency
75%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
660
Verbal
680
Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
32
Reading
32
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
73.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
2.5%
State Average
25.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
150:1

Student Diversity

Female
67.7%
Male
31.5%
White
48.8%
Black
22.8%
Hispanic
12.9%
Two or more races
9.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Best College Prep Public HS in District of Columbia
#1 Best Magnet HS in District of Columbia
#1 Best Public HS in District of Columbia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University 196 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 169 Students
Temple University 149 Students
University of Pennsylvania 135 Students
Boston University 132 Students
George Washington University 130 Students
Brown University 129 Students
Yale University 125 Students
Columbia University 124 Students
University of Chicago 115 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 138 Students
Business 105 Students
Political Science and Government 104 Students
Biology 81 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 67 Students
Computer Science 58 Students
Economics 54 Students
Pre-Law Studies 46 Students
Mathematics 43 Students
International Relations 43 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 355 Reviews
4.0 Freshman
10/22/2025
This is a very academically competitive school. If you or your child thrives in this type of atmosphere, then I highly encourage attending School Without Walls high school. It is a mix of rigorous academics as well as good friends and teachers.
5.0 Senior
2/19/2025
School Without Walls is a very welcome community and it is another home for me. We are very close, meaning the teachers, the faculties, the administrations, and the students. Here you will always get the help you need and you'll well prepared for college.
4.0 Senior
9/29/2024
The school is very strong academically. At times though it seems like the school leans on that a bit too much. I understand that the ranking is special and can have positive affects on the entire school community but things like listening to the perspectives of students do too. Often times it feels as though changes that primarily affect students are made without student input. One other thing to note is that for most classes there are either 1 or 2 teachers that teach that class. This can lead to a lack of variety in teachers especially during the first two years. But it can also foster some strong relationships that will develop by having the same teacher for 2 or maybe even 3 years.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 22 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/6/2023
This school has amazing programs and amazing teachers and students who are eager to teach and eager to learn. This school helps educate the students while doing so in a very fun way. The people who attend School without walls come in and out as geniuses with high IQ. I went to the School Without Wal...
1.0 parent
10/20/2022
You Don't Learn Anything They Don't Teach Us I Never Learned Anything From This School I Don't Reccommend it At all
3.0 parent
7/11/2018
Overall, while some experiences were quite wonderful, SWW's posture regarding students with disabilities is one of being careful but not really committed. I think my son would have been better prepared to be a an advocate for himself in post-secondary and in life had he attended a school that was ac...
3.0 parent
5/25/2018
There is a tone of arrogance that you can feel the moment you step in and deal with the staff at the front office. They really treat people disrespectfully. The administration of the school is terrible. The principal is arrogant and a bully with his staff. Many of the teachers have reported harassme...

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School Without Walls High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Washington, DC and is served by the District Of Columbia Public Schools in District of Columbia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 597 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 75% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 99% are proficient in reading. School Without Walls High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.75, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1340 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $478,396. Discover additional schools in the area, like Roosevelt S.T.A.Y. Opportunity Academy, Benjamin Banneker High School, Digital Pioneers Academy PCS, and more. Learn more about what Washington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near School Without Walls High School.

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