School Without Walls High School

School Without Walls High School is a small public magnet high school in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It is colloquially referred to by students and faculty as "Walls." The school is based on a concept in urban education that encourages students to "use the city as a classroom," which is the origin of its name.SWW offers a college-preparatory academic curriculum with 22 AP courses. It is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools system and draws students from all parts of the city.