Paul Public Charter School District

5800 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Paul Public Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 751 students in Paul Public Charter 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 Paul Public Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
2 Schools
244 Schools
# Students
751 Students
92,092 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
8,291 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Paul Public Charter School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (DC)
#22 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
8%
22%
32%
31%
≤1%
10%
92%
76%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.55
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
52%
19%
% Black
47%
63%
% White
n/a
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $32,310 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 $25,893 is less 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
$24 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,310
$31,299
Spending / Student
$25,893
$31,192

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paul Pcs - Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5800 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-7499
Gr: 5-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Paul Pcs - International High School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-7499
Gr: 9-12 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Paul Public Charter School District?
Paul Public Charter School District manages 2 public schools serving 751 students.
What is the rank of Paul Public Charter School District?
Paul Public Charter School District is ranked #24 out of 57 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 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paul Public Charter School District?
52% of Paul Public Charter School District students are Hispanic, 47% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paul Public Charter School District?
Paul Public Charter 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 Paul Public Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,893 is less 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: 2 schools
  • Grades: 05-12
  • Enrollment: 751 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in DC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 30%)
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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