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District of Columbia International School

1400 MAIN DRIVE NW, Washington, DC 20012District of Columbia International School →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–12Charter
1,590
Students
Total enrolled
$25,805
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 80% vs nat'l
10.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 30% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 18% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,590 students in grades 06–12 in Washington, District of Columbia.
80% above average funding
District spends $25,805 per pupil, 80% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

District of Columbia International School is a very large high in Washington, District of Columbia, serving grades 06–12 with 1,590 students. The district invests $25,805 per student — 80% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at District of Columbia International School

1,590
Total Students
10.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
147
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution786 male · 802 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Student Composition
19%
40%
29%
9%
Asian3%
White19%
Hispanic / Latino40%
Black29%
Multiracial9%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 110009700492

Academic Outcomes at District of Columbia International School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 35th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 20012

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,805Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$25,805
State avg
$42,627
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,354
Student Support$4,903
Administration$3,097
Operations$3,871
Other$2,580
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $25,805 spent per student, an estimated $11,432 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
89%
State government
0.0%
Local (property tax)
89.3%
Federal programs
10.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $25,805/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location—
CountyDistrict of Columbia
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictDistrict of Columbia International School →
Phone: (202)808-9033
NCES ID: 110009700492
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Washington seeking a charter high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in District of Columbia International School
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District School Rankings
Location
1400 MAIN DRIVE NW, Washington, DC 20012
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.