The School Without Walls High School
- Public, Magnet
- WASHINGTON, DC
Magnet School
The School Without Walls High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 9-12
- WASHINGTON, DC
- Rating 3.83 out of 5 426 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Administrationgrade B minus
- Sportsgrade B
- Foodgrade B
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B minus
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
92%
Percent Proficient - Math
82%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1310
443 responses
Average ACT
30
76 responses
AP Enrollment
70%
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- Good for Familiesgrade unavailable
- Housinggrade unavailable
Median Household Income
$66,550
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,757
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$595,799
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
88%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 57 responsesPoll
65%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 57 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
597
Free or Reduced Lunch
3%
88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 60 responses80%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 60 responses38%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 60 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$93,577
Teachers in First/Second Year
5.3%
75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 75 responses72%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 75 responses89%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 75 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$32,249 / year
National
$12,23988%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 80 responses41%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 79 responses79%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 80 responsesSimilar Schools
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The School Without Walls High School Reviews
Rating 3.83 out of 5 426 reviews
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 more than science or math. Multiple AP courses are available to students and there is a good mix of electives. I have liked the support I received from my counselor when choosing courses or navigating high school in general, the support from teachers for challenging concepts, and support from administration on other matters. I also particularly enjoy the school culture in which most students are motivated to learn and friendly with one another, and the variety of clubs that build community and allow for leadership. The school pushes everyone to be independent in managing their time and taking responsibility for their actions which comes with privileges such as off-campus lunch. Wholly, I have had a positive experience in high school and would recommend the school to those ready to learn!
This school provides access to many interesting opportunities, especially since it is located on the George Washington Unviersity campus, they basically have an advantage in certain programs such as dual enrollment. Further, there is a strong sense of community inside the school as it is a relatively small student population, and even smaller campus. There are no fields or courts of their own, but rather we often use GW facilities for sports, meetings, assemblies, etc. However, there are certainly a few incidents surrounding the inclusiveness of parts of the Student population and occasionally some drama involving a couple of students. Furthermore, they prefer to keep parents out of most communication unless they feel they absolutely have to contact parents. They try to treat you as if you are full grown adults, when you are still a minor. It gets frustrating when there are problems such as the possibility of a gas leak, and they try to tell everyone not to contact parents.
The School Without Walls is one of five specialty schools in Washington, DC. It is an academic rigorous high school in which you have to you apply and interview for admissions. I was impressed by the course choices and teachers. I am currently enrolled in honors and AP classes. I also enjoy the different activities and clubs that are available. The School Without Walls is giving me the tools that I need to purse my dream of going to college. I am encouraged to know that I can succeed in college. I will be a first-generation college student so the significant of this dream is not only for myself but my family.
The only changes that I would recommend is that the DC public school system build a new school. The School Without Walls is on the campus of George Wahington University and are restricted from expanding. Building a new school will give other students in the Washington, DC an opportunity to attend an academic rigorous school.
The only changes that I would recommend is that the DC public school system build a new school. The School Without Walls is on the campus of George Wahington University and are restricted from expanding. Building a new school will give other students in the Washington, DC an opportunity to attend an academic rigorous school.