IDEA Public Charter School District

1027 45th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 309 students in IDEA Public Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public School in IDEA Public Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more 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
309 Students
92,092 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
8,291 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

IDEA Public Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 47% has decreased from 50-54% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (DC)
#52 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
≤5%
19%
6-9%
31%
≤5%
10%
47%
76%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.55
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
19%
% Black
94%
63%
% White
n/a
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $36,777 is higher than the state median of $31,299. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,871 is higher than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (DC)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,777
$31,299
Spending / Student
$33,871
$31,192

Best IDEA Public Charter School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1027 45th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 399-4750
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to IDEA Public Charter School District?
IDEA Public Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 309 students.
What is the rank of IDEA Public Charter School District?
IDEA Public Charter School District is ranked #56 out of 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in IDEA Public Charter School District?
94% of IDEA Public Charter School District students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of IDEA Public Charter School District?
IDEA Public Charter 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 IDEA Public Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,871 is higher than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 47% (Btm 50% in DC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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