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Paul PCS

District of Columbia · Public School District
2
Schools
694
Students
$29,581
Per-Pupil Spend
+106% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Paul PCS is a public school district in District of Columbia serving 694 students across 2 schools. It includes 1 middle, 1 high schools, among them 2 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 82.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $29,581 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (2)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Paul PCS - MSCharter06–08275
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Paul PCS - International HSCharter09–12419
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$29,581+106% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
85%
Local (property tax)
84.9%
Federal
15.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
694
Students
—
Free Lunch
$30K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateDistrict of Columbia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $29,581 per pupil — 106% above the national average of $14,347.
Limited school choice
With only 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Paul PCS?
Paul PCS has 2 public schools, serving a total of 694 students.
What is the graduation rate for Paul PCS?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Paul PCS spend per student?
Paul PCS spends $29,581 per pupil — 106% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Paul PCS?
Yes — 2 of the 2 schools in Paul PCS are charter schools.
What grade levels does Paul PCS serve?
Paul PCS serves grades 6 through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Paul PCS?
The median opportunity score across schools in Paul PCS is 44/100. 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.