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 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,523 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 31% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% 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
242 Schools
# Students
1,523 Students
88,177 Students
# Teachers
140 Teachers
7,740 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% 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)
30%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
10%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.54
# American Indian Students
5 Students
128 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
39 Students
1,299 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
619 Students
15,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
17%
# Black Students
462 Students
57,438 Students
% Black Students
30%
65%
# White Students
275 Students
11,645 Students
% White Students
18%
13%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
46 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
122 Students
2,743 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
11,212
# Students in K Grade:
-
7,279
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
6,942
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
6,659
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
6,497
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
6,358
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
6,175
# Students in 6th Grade:
259
5,739
# Students in 7th Grade:
258
5,677
# Students in 8th Grade:
249
5,560
# Students in 9th Grade:
253
7,121
# Students in 10th Grade:
196
4,879
# Students in 11th Grade:
164
4,181
# Students in 12th Grade:
144
3,660
# Ungraded Students:
-
238
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,054 in this school district is less than the state median of $32,689. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,467 is less than the state median of $32,577. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,054
$32,689
Spending / Student
$21,467
$32,577
Best District Of Columbia International School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
District Of Columbia International School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | 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
| 1,523 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 1,523 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 2021-2022 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 10%), 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, 30% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 8% 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 $21,467 is less than the state median of $32,577. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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