Maya Angelou Public Charter School in Washington, District of Columbia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Maya Angelou Public Charter School is a public school in Washington, District of Columbia that is part of District of Columbia Public Charter School Board. It serves 287 students in grades 12 - 12. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 12 - 12

287 Students

# of teachers unavailable

5600 E Capitol St NE

Washington, DC 20019 View local requests

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Maya Angelou Public Charter School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Maya Angelou Public Charter School Demographics

49%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

76%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Maya Angelou Public Charter School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 24, 2025

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