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BASIS DC PCS

District of Columbia · Public School District
1
Schools
663
Students
$20,885
Per-Pupil Spend
+46% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
92.5%
Graduation Rate
+6.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

BASIS DC PCS is a public school district in District of Columbia serving 663 students across 1 school. It includes 1 high school, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 92.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,885 is above average for a US public school district.

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All Schools (1)
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
BASIS DC PCSCharter05–12663
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,885+46% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
96%
Local (property tax)
96.1%
Federal
3.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
663
Students
—
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.5%
Opportunity Score—
StateDistrict of Columbia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.5% graduation rate — 6.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $20,885 per pupil — 46% above the national average of $14,347.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in BASIS DC PCS?
BASIS DC PCS has 1 public school, serving a total of 663 students.
What is the graduation rate for BASIS DC PCS?
The graduation rate is 92.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does BASIS DC PCS spend per student?
BASIS DC PCS spends $20,885 per pupil — 46% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in BASIS DC PCS?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in BASIS DC PCS is a charter school.
What grade levels does BASIS DC PCS serve?
BASIS DC PCS serves grades 5 through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.