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Luke Moore Alternative High School

Public | 9-12 | 293 students

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Posted June 10, 2011

Moore is a well run school with supportive faculty and staff members. Students truely benefit from small classroom settings and have the ability to recover credits faster than in a traditional school setting.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 29, 2011

My name is valencia and I would like to attend Luke C. Moore because it is better than Dunbar SHS because every since 9th grade they havn't been doing anything for me. From people that attends Luke c.Moore I'veheard it gives you better education oppurtunites and helps youget in your right grade. I think this school would be a better oppurtunity for me to be headed down the right path.


Posted July 30, 2007

Great staff, great program. Principal is passionate about education believes that all children have the ability to achieve.


Posted October 6, 2006

I have just transferred my son to Luke C. Moore. He attended Hyde and Friendship Edison Charter Schools and did not receive the quality of education to keep him interested. Luke C. Moore offers great educational curriculum choices and leadership roles. The principal and teachers are wonderful and work well with him to keep him on track. Also, they offer help and assistance to students who have not done well in regular schools. It is a wonderful alternative high school. The studio/teacher ratio is good. There newly renovated building is state of the art for Washington, D.C with a new chemisty lab and more extra-curriculum activities. I will get you posted.
—Submitted by L. Ingram, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 44% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
8%

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
7%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 44% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
19%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington, D.C. used the District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment System (DC-CAS) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and science in grades 5, 8, and High School. The DC-CAS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the District of Columbia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Washington DC's state standards

Source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Overall academic rating

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Percent of 12th graders taking SAT or ACT: 25%
Percent of test takers who are "college ready": 0%

*Test scores are based on 2012 DC-CAS results from the District of Columbia.

**The academic growth rating measures how schools affect student test score improvement over time in reading and math. The data is for the 2012 school year and is provided by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

***This rating is based on the percent of 12th graders in 2012 that took the SAT or ACT, and the percent of those test-takers that reached a "college ready" benchmark as determined by SAT or ACT. Data is provided by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

Climate ratings

Starting in fall 2013, we plan to release a climate rating as part of this school's overall GreatSchools Rating. The climate rating will be based on survey data about various aspects of this school's climate, such as safety, cleanliness, expectations for students, parent involvement, and more.

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 99% 80%
Hispanic 1% 12%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
White 0% 7%
Source: NCES, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 186%N/A70%
Special education 28%N/A13%
English learners 22%N/A7%
Source: 1 NCES, 2009-2010
Source: 2 Office of the State Superintendent of Education, 2011-2012

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
All Students 62%N/AN/A
Black, not Hispanic 62%N/AN/A
Hispanic 61%N/AN/A
Economically disadvantaged 63%N/AN/A
Students with disabilities 67%N/AN/A
Limited English proficient 87%N/AN/A
Source: DCPS, 2009-2010

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 39%N/A75%
Female 43%N/A77%
Male 34%N/A71%
Black, not Hispanic 37%N/A77%
Hispanic 60%N/A62%
Economically disadvantaged 100%N/A96%
Not economically disadvantaged 18%N/A58%
Students with disabilities 100%N/A94%
General-Education students 38%N/A73%
Source: DCPS, 2009-2010

College readiness and student pathways

Students typically attend these schools prior to attending this school Dunbar
McKinley
Woodson
Colleges most students attend after graduation UDC
Bowie
Trinity
Read more about resources at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Foreign languages spoken by school staff French
Spanish
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Science
  • Technology
School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Science lab

Arts & music

School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing and written arts
  • Creative writing
Media arts
  • Video / Film production

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • French
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • French
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Gym

Gifted & talented

College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • Summer college prep programs
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:45am
School end time
  • 2:45pm
School Leader's name
  • Mrs. Azalia Hunt-Speight
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Phone
Gender
  • Coed
Special schedule
  • Block scheduling
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (202) 526-5022

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Virtual school
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • Science
  • Technology
Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Foreign languages taught
  • French
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs

Resources

Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • French
  • Spanish
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • Summer college prep programs
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • 80 (North Capitol Street Line), G8 (Rhode Island Avenue Line), H1 (Brookland-Potomac Park Line), H2, H3, H4 (Crosstown Line), H6 (Brookland-Fort Lincoln Line), H8, H9 (Park Road-Brookland Line), R4 (Queens Chapel Road Line)
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer lab
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Music room
  • Science lab
Partnerships with local resources and organizations
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Rho Mu Omega Chapter
  • United Planning Organization- Onsite Day Care Center
  • The Wes Moore Foundation
  • Learn Service International
  • George Washington University Law School Mock Trial Team
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • None offered at this time.
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • None offered at this time.
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing arts
  • Creative writing
Media arts
  • Video / Film production
School leaders can update this information here.

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School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Volunteer in the classroom
School colors
  • Burgundy, Gold
More from this school
  • The mission of the Luke Moore High is to provide a competent and compassionate secondary educational setting for young people ages 17-20 who have dropped out of high school or had difficulties in traditional school settings. Luke Moore High seeks to provide each student with an individualized program that addresses both the academic and socioemotional needs. Luke Moore High challenges students to become educated, productive and responsible contributors to society.
School leaders can update this information here.

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Students typically come from these schools
Dunbar
McKinley
Woodson

Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
UDC
Bowie
Trinity
College preparation / awareness offered
Summer college prep programs
College prep programs/courses during the year
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1001 Monroe St NE
Washington, DC 20017
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Phone: (202) 281-3600

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