Top Rankings
District Of Columbia International School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,619 students in District Of Columbia International School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public School in District Of Columbia International School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
1 School
244 Schools
# Students
1,619 Students
92,092 Students
# Teachers
152 Teachers
8,291 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
District Of Columbia International School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 57 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
#8 out of 57 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
10%
Graduation Rate
87%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.55
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
41%
19%
% Black
26%
63%
% White
20%
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,568 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,299. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,194 is less than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,568
$31,299
Spending / Student
$20,194
$31,192
Best District Of Columbia International School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
District Of Columbia International School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Main Drive Nw
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 808-9033
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 808-9033
Grades: 6-12
| 1,619 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to District Of Columbia International School District?
District Of Columbia International School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,619 students.
What is the rank of District Of Columbia International School District?
District Of Columbia International School District is ranked #8 out of 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in District Of Columbia International School District?
41% of District Of Columbia International School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of District Of Columbia International School District?
District Of Columbia International School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is District Of Columbia International School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,194 is less than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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