Top Rankings
Washington Latin PCS School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,034 students in Washington Latin PCS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public Schools in Washington Latin PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
3 Schools
244 Schools
# Students
1,034 Students
92,092 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
8,291 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Washington Latin PCS School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 57 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
10%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.55
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
19%
% Black
33%
63%
% White
45%
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,246 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,299. The school district revenue/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,293 is less than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,246
$31,299
Spending / Student
$15,293
$31,192
Best Washington Latin PCS School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5200 2nd Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 223-1111
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 223-1111
Grades: 5-8
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5200 2nd Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 223-1111
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 223-1111
Grades: 9-12
| 356 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Latin Pcs - Anna Julia Cooper Middle School
Charter School
711 Edgewood Street Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 223-1111
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 223-1111
Grades: 5-7
| 285 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington Latin PCS School District?
Washington Latin PCS School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,034 students.
What is the rank of Washington Latin PCS School District?
Washington Latin PCS School District is ranked #4 out of 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of District Of Columbia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington Latin PCS School District?
45% of Washington Latin PCS School District students are White, 33% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington Latin PCS School District?
Washington Latin PCS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is Washington Latin PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,293 is less than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
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