Serving 334 students in grades 9-12, Idea Pcs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower 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.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in DC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idea Pcs's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Idea Pcs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Pcs is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#198 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
17%
Black
97%
65%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
76%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
42%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Pcs's ranking?
Idea Pcs is ranked #198 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Idea Pcs?
The graduation rate of Idea Pcs is 60-64%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 76%.
How many students attend Idea Pcs?
334 students attend Idea Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Idea Pcs students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Pcs?
Idea Pcs has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Idea Pcs offer ?
Idea Pcs offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Idea Pcs part of?
Idea Pcs is part of IDEA PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Idea Pcs located?
Idea Pcs is located in the Deanwood neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 2 other public schools located in Deanwood.
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