Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School vs. District Of Columbia International School
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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
District Of Columbia International School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
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 1,523 students in grades 6-12, District Of Columbia International School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
376 students
1,523 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
140 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#21 out of 212 schools in DC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#34 out of 212 schools in DC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
61%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
259
Grade 7 Students
-
258
Grade 8 Students
-
249
Grade 9 Students
94
253
Grade 10 Students
89
196
Grade 11 Students
104
164
Grade 12 Students
89
144
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
41%
% Black
46%
30%
% White
36%
18%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
