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2024 Best Public High Schools in the Washington, D.C. Area

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  1. #1 Best Public High Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

    Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology

    Fairfax County Public Schools, VA,

    9-12,

    582 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says I’ve been a student for 2 years now, and I’ve experienced good and, not so good. The general community at TJ is pretty great, most people are friendly and welcoming with, of course, a few exceptions.....

    Read 582 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,902,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

  2. #3 Best Public High Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

    Walt Whitman High School

    Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

    9-12,

    262 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says I have found that over the past two years I have been at Whitman it is a great academic environment! Although it might be a bit competitive, staff and teachers really do try to give students the best....

    Read 262 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 2,029,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

  3. #4 Best Public High Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

    Winston Churchill High School

    Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

    9-12,

    334 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says Quality of Education: The school has a strong academic program with highly qualified teachers, rigorous curriculum, and excellent resources to support student learning.Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as sports teams, clubs, music and drama programs, and community service opportunities, which can...Diversity and Inclusion: The school has a diverse student body, staff, and faculty that fosters a culture of respect and inclusion for all students.Alumni Success: The school has a strong track record of alumni success, such as students who have gone on to prestigious universities, successful careers, and other notable achievements..

    Read 334 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 2,212,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

  4. #5 Best Public High Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

    The School Without Walls High School

    District of Columbia Public Schools, DC,

    9-12,

    425 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says School Without Walls HS provides students with a rigorous education that will prepare them for college and beyond. While it is known as a humanities magnet school, the humanities are not emphasized....

    Read 425 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 597,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

  5. #6 Best Public High Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

    Thomas S. Wootton High School

    Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

    9-12,

    547 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Teachers are overall pretty good. Some teachers however do not prioritize students and do not commit the necessary time and effort to their lessons and office hours and students suffer as a result.....

    Read 547 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,943,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

  6. #9 Best Public High Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

    Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School

    Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

    9-12,

    457 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says The teachers are very 50/50 in terms of whether they are good or not. Either you get a very good teacher, or you get a bad teacher. The teachers for the advanced classes often vary, and I found...Teacher toss-up aside, I loved the experience at this school. The students are very interconnected but also not connected. There are two middle schools that feed into the high school, so social life...The school has some issues with college preparation. They don't chart what you should be doing for college (best possible grades, very rigorous cirriculum), which leaves the parents to hire private....

    Read 457 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 2,289,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

  7. #11 Best Public High Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

    Rock Ridge High School

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    Loudoun County Public Schools, VA,

    9-12,

    160 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says I love Rock Ridge High School because both the students and teachers are so welcoming. Everyone knows that high school is a scary environment, especially when shifting from the online school era.....

    Read 160 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,394,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

  8. #12 Best Public High Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

    Riverside High School

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    Loudoun County Public Schools, VA,

    9-12,

    112 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says I will rate my overall experience at Riverside High School an overall 4/5 stars. As a senior this year, I have attended Riverside since my freshman year. I have fully enjoyed my experience and some....

    Read 112 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,819,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

  9. #14 Best Public High Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

    John Champe High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Loudoun County Public Schools, VA,

    9-12,

    232 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says Throughout my couple years attending John Champe, I felt that most administrators & teachers are very welcoming and understanding. The student body and clubs are also very diverse. The administrators....

    Read 232 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,744,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

  10. #15 Best Public High Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

    Montgomery Blair High School

    Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

    9-12,

    780 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says I am finding that I really enjoy Montgomery Blair. Keep in mind that I am in the CAP program so most of this review with be around/about that aspect. While I was certainly initially nervous, MBHS and....

    Read 780 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 3,176,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

  11. #16 Best Public High Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

    Oakton High School

    Fairfax County Public Schools, VA,

    9-12,

    508 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says The school has been recently redone, so the interior and exterior are very new and modern. The teacher and counselor support through personal as well as academic matters is also an important aspect....

    Read 508 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 2,635,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

  12. #17 Best Public High Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

    Northwest High School

    Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

    9-12,

    632 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says It has excellent teachers and faculty staff! The visual arts program, the music programs, and counsellors specifically are all fantastic. The teachers are knowledgeable, helpful, and very....

    Read 632 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 2,519,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

  13. #18 Best Public High Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

    McLean High School

    Fairfax County Public Schools, VA,

    9-12,

    362 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says I moved here for my senior year to get my GPA up and increase my chances to get into more prestigious universities. I had worked my absolute hardest during the 2022-2023 school year and graduated...On the first day of school, I was embraced as a part of the student body, and by the end of the year, I made unbreakable bonds with both teachers and students; the memories are irreplaceable. The teachers genuinely care; shoutout to Ms. Caponetti! She is truly the most amazing teacher, prepares her students to be the best version of themselves in the present, and sets them up for....

    Read 362 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 2,365,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

  14. #19 Best Public High Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

    BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    WASHINGTON, DC,

    5-12,

    36 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Freshman says BASIS is very academics focused and although it can be overwhelming at times, it has helped me develop time management skills and taught me how to allocate my time effectively. At BASIS, I have....

    Read 36 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 650,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

  15. #21 Best Public High Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

    Lake Braddock Secondary School

    Fairfax County Public Schools, VA,

    7-12,

    598 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says Lake Braddock is diverse with their classes and people. One of the best parts is that there are unique electives a student can choose, if you check out their course catalog. There’s a big range for....

    Read 598 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 4,368,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

  16. #24 Best Public High Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

    Langley High School

    Fairfax County Public Schools, VA,

    9-12,

    279 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Langley has a strong reputation for academics, so do take advantage for what Langley has to offer and be prepared to study well and manage your time wisely. It can be easy to fall into burnout, so....

    Read 279 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 2,049,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

  17. #25 Best Public High Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

    Lightridge High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Loudoun County Public Schools, VA,

    9-12,

    10 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Lightridge has been a place in which I have felt free to make, create, and learn however I want. The administration has provided student's with unparalleled support to found and maintain...Additionally, the school's environment is extraordinarily diverse and inclusive, with students of all backgrounds, incomes, identities, and ethnicities are exposed to a greater global culture. ....

    Read 10 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,800,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

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