Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School vs. Basis Dc Pcs
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Basis Dc Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 376 students in grades 9-12, Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Serving 650 students in grades 5-12, Basis Dc Pcs ranks in the top 10% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
5-12
Total Students
376 students
650 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#21 out of 212 schools in DC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#11 out of 212 schools in DC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
80%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
129
Grade 6 Students
-
115
Grade 7 Students
-
100
Grade 8 Students
-
92
Grade 9 Students
94
53
Grade 10 Students
89
65
Grade 11 Students
104
44
Grade 12 Students
89
52
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
11%
10%
% Black
46%
20%
% White
36%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
12%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
