Top Rankings
Capital City PCS School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,015 students in Capital City PCS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public Schools in Capital City PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 86% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
3 Schools
245 Schools
# Students
1,015 Students
93,597 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
8,610 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Capital City PCS School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 56 school districts in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
22%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
31%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
10%
Graduation Rate
87%
76.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.7%
46.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.56
Showing 2014–2023. View full 21-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 21-year historical data
% Hispanic
71%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 21-year historical data
% Black
21%
62%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 21-year historical data
% White
4%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 21-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $37,495 is higher than the state median of $35,867. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,944 is less than the state median of $35,900. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$3,357 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 20-year historical data
Spending
$36 MM
$3,360 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 20-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$37,495
$35,867
Showing 2014–2023. View full 20-year historical data
Spending / Student
$34,944
$35,900
Showing 2014–2023. View full 20-year historical data
Best Capital City PCS School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capital City Pcs - Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Peabody Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 808-9800
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 808-9800
Gr: 5-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Capital City Pcs - Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Peabody Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 808-9800
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 808-9800
Gr: PK-4 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Capital City Pcs - High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Peabody Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 808-9800
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 808-9800
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Capital City PCS School District?
Capital City PCS School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,015 students.
What is the rank of Capital City PCS School District?
Capital City PCS School District is ranked #27 out of 56 school districts in District Of Columbia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of District Of Columbia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Capital City PCS School District?
71% of Capital City PCS School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Capital City PCS School District?
Capital City PCS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is Capital City PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,944 is less than the state median of $35,900. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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