Top Rankings
The Sojourner Truth School PCS School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 292 students in The Sojourner Truth School PCS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public School in The Sojourner Truth School PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% 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
292 Students
93,597 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
8,610 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The Sojourner Truth School PCS School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 56 school districts in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 57 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
10%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.9%
46.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
20%
19%
% Black
61%
62%
% White
13%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,408 in this school district is less than the state median of $30,796. The school district revenue/student has declined by 68% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,233 is less than the state median of $30,691. The school district spending/student has declined by 68% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,408
$30,796
Spending / Student
$9,233
$30,691
Best The Sojourner Truth School PCS School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Sojourner Truth School Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Perry Street Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 747-0904
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 747-0904
Gr: 6-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to The Sojourner Truth School PCS School District?
The Sojourner Truth School PCS School District manages 1 public schools serving 292 students.
What is the rank of The Sojourner Truth School PCS School District?
The Sojourner Truth School PCS School District is ranked #13 out of 56 school districts in District Of Columbia (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in The Sojourner Truth School PCS School District?
61% of The Sojourner Truth School PCS School District students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of The Sojourner Truth School PCS School District?
The Sojourner Truth School PCS 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 The Sojourner Truth School PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,233 is less than the state median of $30,691. The school district spending/student has declined by 68% over four school years.
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