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IDEA PCS

District of Columbia · Public School District
1
Schools
307
Students
$42,593
Per-Pupil Spend
+197% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

IDEA PCS is a public school district in District of Columbia serving 307 students across 1 school. It includes 1 high school, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 82.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $42,593 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 33/100.

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All Schools (1)
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
IDEA PCSCharter09–12307
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$42,593+197% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
78%
Local (property tax)
78.0%
Federal
22.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
307
Students
—
Free Lunch
$43K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score33/100
StateDistrict of Columbia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $42,593 per pupil — 197% above the national average of $14,347.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 33/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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 IDEA PCS?
IDEA PCS has 1 public school, serving a total of 307 students.
What is the graduation rate for IDEA PCS?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does IDEA PCS spend per student?
IDEA PCS spends $42,593 per pupil — 197% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in IDEA PCS?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in IDEA PCS is a charter school.
What grade levels does IDEA PCS serve?
IDEA PCS serves grades 9 through 12, covering high school level.
What is the opportunity score for IDEA PCS?
The median opportunity score across schools in IDEA PCS is 33/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.