E.L. Haynes Public Charter School

E.L. Haynes Public Charter School was founded in 2004 and has an award-winning program based on effective practices for advancing student achievement. E.L. Haynes is named for Dr. Euphemia Lofton Haynes - the first African-American woman to receive a doctorate in mathematics and a DC public school teacher for 47 years. E.L. Haynes is among the top-performing charter schools in Washington DC, and is recognized locally and nationally as a model and for our exceptional student achievement gains. E.L. Haynes currently serves nearly 1,200 students in grades Pre-K-12.