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Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School vs. District Of Columbia International School

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School Overview

School
Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School
5200 2nd Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
District Of Columbia International School
1400 Main Drive Nw
Washington, DC 20012
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

District Of Columbia International School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 356 students in grades 9-12, Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Serving 1,619 students in grades 6-12, District Of Columbia International School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
356 students
1,619 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at District Of Columbia International School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at District Of Columbia International School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
152 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at District Of Columbia International School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington Latin Public Charter School District and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at District Of Columbia International School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the District Of Columbia International and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#29 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 20%)
#34 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of District Of Columbia International School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Top 30% in DC)
33%
(Top 30% in DC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington Latin Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at District Of Columbia International School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia International and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
46%
(Top 20% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington Latin Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at District Of Columbia International School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia International and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Top 20% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
8%
(Bottom 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 5% in DC)
85-89%
(Top 50% in DC)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School with the average graduation rate observed in the Washington Latin Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of District Of Columbia International School with the average graduation rate observed in the District Of Columbia International and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School by grade.
This chart displays the students of District Of Columbia International School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
274
Grade 7 Students
-
257
Grade 8 Students
-
246
Grade 9 Students
94
241
Grade 10 Students
90
208
Grade 11 Students
89
218
Grade 12 Students
83
175

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington Latin Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at District Of Columbia International School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the District Of Columbia International and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington Latin Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at District Of Columbia International School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the District Of Columbia International and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
37%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington Latin Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at District Of Columbia International School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the District Of Columbia International and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
40%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington Latin Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at District Of Columbia International School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the District Of Columbia International and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington Latin Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at District Of Columbia International School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the District Of Columbia International and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.69
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington Latin Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of District Of Columbia International School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the District Of Columbia International and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington Latin Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at District Of Columbia International School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the District Of Columbia International and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington Latin Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at District Of Columbia International School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the District Of Columbia International and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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