Best High Schools in District of Columbia

To receive a District of Columbia high school diploma, students must earn 24 credits in specific courses, including music, D.C. history and world languages. Washington, D.C. students must also complete 100 hours of community service and pass exams in the D.C. Comprehensive Assessment System. Students who want to show off their science and technology skills can check out the D.C. STEM Fair. For more information, visit the District of Columbia Public Schools website.

In the nation's capital, there are two gold medal schools, two silver and five bronze medal schools ranked in the 2013 U.S. News Best High Schools rankings. All schools are located in the District of Columbia Public Schools.