At a glance
Reported students
85
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia high enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 46 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
65
Maya Angelou Academy at Youth Services Center: 85 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
8.5:1 reported; state peer median 10.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 44
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 4.9:1
What the reported data says about Maya Angelou Academy at Youth Services Center
Maya Angelou Academy at Youth Services Center is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Washington. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Dyrs. NCES reports 85 students for 2024–25.
Among 46 high schools in District of Columbia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 411.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.5:1, below the District of Columbia median of 10.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (94.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.5%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 52.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Maya Angelou Academy at Youth Services Center
- 1How do the reported 8.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 10 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 52.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic3.5%
- Black94.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dyrs
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Maya Angelou Academy at Youth Services Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS High · Charter · KIPP DC PCS | 09–12 | 643 | 0.4 mi |
| McKinley Technology HS High · District of Columbia Public Schools | 09–12 | 723 | 0.9 mi |
| Kingsman Academy PCS High · Charter · Kingsman Academy PCS | 06–12 | 346 | 1.1 mi |
| Phelps Architecture Construction and Engineering HS High · District of Columbia Public Schools | 09–12 | 350 | 1.1 mi |
| Washington Leadership Academy PCS High · Charter · Washington Leadership Academy PCS | 09–12 | 386 | 1.2 mi |
| Dunbar HS High · District of Columbia Public Schools | 09–12 | 892 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Maya Angelou Academy at Youth Services Center
What grades does Maya Angelou Academy at Youth Services Center serve?
Maya Angelou Academy at Youth Services Center reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Dyrs.
How many students attend Maya Angelou Academy at Youth Services Center?
Maya Angelou Academy at Youth Services Center reported 85 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 46 District of Columbia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 44 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Maya Angelou Academy at Youth Services Center?
The calculated ratio is 8.5:1, based on 85 students and 10 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The District of Columbia median for the same school level is 10.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Maya Angelou Academy at Youth Services Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Maya Angelou Academy at Youth Services Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dyrs attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Maya Angelou Academy at Youth Services Center in?
Maya Angelou Academy at Youth Services Center is part of Dyrs, based in Laurel, DC, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Maya Angelou Academy at Youth Services Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS (0.4 mi), McKinley Technology HS (0.9 mi), Kingsman Academy PCS (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.