Piney Branch Rd
Washington, DC 20011

Primary concern: SAFETY!!!!… Teachers don’t come to work and the students are pretty much left to do whatever they want on most school days. When a parent calls to complain, the staff argues with the parents in an attempt to dispute and invalidate the complaint. School-wide discipline polices are found to be inconsistent since they are not enforced.

Brightwood has a long history of being an above average school. I went there and now my daughter will go there. The administration so far has been pleasant, easy to work with and very professional. The school grounds and inside the school are clean and not at all what I honestly expected from DC public schools. I was beyond impressed. I did an internet search of the teachers and administrators. I am excited for the journey ahead of my child. I believe she will do well with the current administration.

The dedication of the admin staff and teachers is reflected in the students excitement for learning and attending school. My child went from hating school to loving it. Her confidence has skyrocketed. Her motivation to do well in her classes has improved significantly. She talks about college and her future more. She's a part of the junior honors society and volunteers with her teachers and with higher achievement. I know the environment at this school has played a significant role in her turnaround. Parent engagement is also very high here.