Serving 268 students in grades 7-12, Options Pcs High School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
268 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤5%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
100%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)45-49%
62%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Options PCS School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% DC state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Options Pcs High School?
The graduation rate of Options Pcs High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 62%.
How many students attend Options Pcs High School?
268 students attend Options Pcs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Options Pcs High School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Options Pcs High School?
Options Pcs High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Options Pcs High School offer ?
Options Pcs High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Options Pcs High School part of?
Options Pcs High School is part of Options PCS School District.
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