Idea Pcs serves 334 students in grades 9-12.
Idea Pcs placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in DC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idea Pcs's student population of 334 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Idea Pcs is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Idea Pcs is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#172 out of 212 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
17%
Black
97%
65%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
73%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
42%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Pcs's ranking?
Idea Pcs is ranked #172 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Idea Pcs?
The graduation rate of Idea Pcs is 60-69%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 73%.
How many students attend Idea Pcs?
334 students attend Idea Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Idea Pcs students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Pcs?
Idea Pcs has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Idea Pcs offer ?
Idea Pcs offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Idea Pcs part of?
Idea Pcs is part of IDEA PCS School District.
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