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Washington Latin PCS - Upper School

5200 2ND STREET NW, Washington, DC 20011Washington Latin PCS
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0912Charter
377
Students
Total enrolled
87%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$56,072
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
291% vs nat'l
8.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
45% vs nat'l
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
13% vs nat'l
Mid-sized public school
Serves 377 students in grades 09–12 in Washington, District of Columbia.
291% above average funding
District spends $56,072 per pupil, 291% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Washington Latin PCS - Upper School is a mid-sized high in Washington, District of Columbia, serving grades 09–12 with 377 students. The district invests $56,072 per student — 291% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at Washington Latin PCS - Upper School

377
Total Students
8.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Free Lunch
44
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0912) are served by this school
Gender Distribution172 male · 205 female
46%
54%
Male 46%Female 54%
Student Composition
35%
13%
42%
Asian3%
White35%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black42%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 110001900423

Academic Outcomes at Washington Latin PCS - Upper School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
85-89
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
87%
State avg
76%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 49th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 20011

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$56,072Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$56,072
State avg
$42,627
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$24,672
Student Support$10,654
Administration$6,729
Operations$8,411
Other$5,607
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $56,072 spent per student, an estimated $24,840 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
95%
State government
0.0%
Local (property tax)
95.0%
Federal programs
5.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 87% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Above-average funding — $56,072/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 8.5:1 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
Grades09 – 12
Location
CountyDistrict of Columbia
CharterYes
VirtualNo
Phone: (202)223-1111
NCES ID: 110001900423
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.

Location
5200 2ND STREET NW, Washington, DC 20011
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.