At E.L. Haynes, our diversity is our greatest strength.
Every member of our community strives to act with urgency to build a just and equitable school and city.
Our nation’s history of racial, economic, and social injustice lives on in today’s education systems.
We believe that our most significant contribution to ending systemic injustice is through purposefully empowering our diverse community – as individuals and as a collective—with the skills and the conviction to be effective leaders for equity.
Our Mission
Every E.L. Haynes student of every race, socioeconomic status, and home language will reach high levels of academic achievement and be prepared to succeed at the college of his or her choice. Every E.L. Haynes student will be adept at mathematical reasoning, will use scientific methods effectively to frame and solve problems, and will develop the lifelong skills needed to be a successful individual, and active community member, and a responsible citizen.
E.L. Haynes will be a model of educational excellence and make a lasting impact on urban education in Washington, DC and across the nation.
About Our School
E.L. Haynes Public Charter School is an award-winning Pre-K3-12th grade school named for Dr. Euphemia Lofton Haynes, the first African-American woman to receive a doctorate in mathematics and a DC Public School teacher for nearly 50 years.
Founded in 2004, E.L. Haynes has grown to serve 1,131 students across two campuses in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington, DC.
2017-2018 Enrollment | ||
|---|---|---|
1,131Pre-K3–12 Students | ||
44%Hispanic or Latino | 78%Economically Disadvantaged | |
42%African American | 23%English Language Learners | |
7%Caucasian | 19%Special Education | |
4%Multiracial | ||
1%Asian |
“E.L. Haynes is special because they truly care about their students’ ideas and opinions…It makes me feel like I matter and my voice is there for a reason.”
Kalkidan Haile, 12th Grade
What We Believe
At E.L. Haynes, our diversity is our greatest strength. Every member of our community strives to act with urgency to build a just and equitable school and city.
Our nation’s history of racial, economic, and social injustice lives on in today’s education systems. We believe that our most significant contribution to ending systemic injustice is through purposefully empowering our diverse community – as individuals and as a collective – with the skills and the conviction to be effective leaders for equity.
Our mission of student success is inextricably linked with our commitment to equity and the daily efforts of every member of our community to Be Kind, Work Hard, and Get Smart.
Be Kind.
We build meaningful relationships across our similarities and differences—affirming and celebrating every member of our community.
Work Hard.
We challenge ourselves and each other to interrupt inequities and build equitable alternatives.
Get Smart.
We hold ourselves and each other to high standards, knowing that our paths to achieve them will vary. We reflect on our experiences and learn from our mistakes.