Top Rankings
Washington Leadership Academy PCS School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 398 students in Washington Leadership Academy PCS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public School in Washington Leadership Academy PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
1 School
244 Schools
# Students
398 Students
92,092 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
8,291 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Washington Leadership Academy PCS School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 87% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)6-9%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Graduation Rate
87%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.55
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
15%
19%
% Black
81%
63%
% White
1%
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,570 is higher than the state median of $31,299. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,538 is higher than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,570
$31,299
Spending / Student
$34,538
$31,192
Best Washington Leadership Academy PCS School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Leadership Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3015 4th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(240) 580-3371
Washington, DC 20017
(240) 580-3371
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington Leadership Academy PCS School District?
Washington Leadership Academy PCS School District manages 1 public schools serving 398 students.
What is the rank of Washington Leadership Academy PCS School District?
Washington Leadership Academy PCS School District is ranked #37 out of 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington Leadership Academy PCS School District?
81% of Washington Leadership Academy PCS School District students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington Leadership Academy PCS School District?
Washington Leadership Academy PCS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is Washington Leadership Academy PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,538 is higher than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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