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DC Jail Education Program School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 45 students in DC Jail Education Program School District.
Public Schools in DC Jail Education Program School District have a diversity score of 0.13, which is less than the District Of Columbia public school average of 0.56.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 86% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
1 School
245 Schools
# Students
45 Students
93,597 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
8,610 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
3:1
Student By Grade
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
19%
% Black
93%
62%
% White
n/a
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Best DC Jail Education Program School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Dc Department Of Corrections
Alternative School
1901 D Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-4932
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-4932
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to DC Jail Education Program School District?
DC Jail Education Program School District manages 1 public schools serving 45 students.
What is the racial composition of students in DC Jail Education Program School District?
93% of DC Jail Education Program School District students are Black, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of DC Jail Education Program School District?
DC Jail Education Program School District has a student/teacher ratio of 3:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
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