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Washington Leadership Academy PCS

District of Columbia · Public School District
1
Schools
377
Students
$35,793
Per-Pupil Spend
+149% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Washington Leadership Academy PCS is a public school district in District of Columbia serving 377 students across 1 school. It includes 1 high school, among them 1 charter school. Per-pupil spending of $35,793 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (1)
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Washington Leadership Academy PCSCharter09–12377
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$35,793+149% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
88%
Local (property tax)
88.4%
Federal
11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
377
Students
—
Free Lunch
$36K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score38/100
StateDistrict of Columbia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $35,793 per pupil — 149% 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 Washington Leadership Academy PCS?
Washington Leadership Academy PCS has 1 public school, serving a total of 377 students.
How much does Washington Leadership Academy PCS spend per student?
Washington Leadership Academy PCS spends $35,793 per pupil — 149% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Washington Leadership Academy PCS?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Washington Leadership Academy PCS is a charter school.
What grade levels does Washington Leadership Academy PCS serve?
Washington Leadership Academy PCS serves grades 9 through 12, covering high school level.
What is the opportunity score for Washington Leadership Academy PCS?
The median opportunity score across schools in Washington Leadership Academy PCS is 38/100. 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.