Serving 1,590 students in grades 6-12, District Of Columbia International School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,590 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in DC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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District Of Columbia International School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
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District Of Columbia International School's student population of 1,590 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 147 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,590 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
147 teachers
Students by Grade
District Of Columbia International School ranks within the top 20% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of District Of Columbia International School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 220 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
40%
18%
Black
29%
64%
White
19%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
76%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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District Of Columbia International School is ranked #34 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are District Of Columbia International School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of District Of Columbia International School?
The graduation rate of District Of Columbia International School is 90-94%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 76%.
How many students attend District Of Columbia International School?
1,590 students attend District Of Columbia International School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of District Of Columbia International School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of District Of Columbia International School?
District Of Columbia International School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does District Of Columbia International School offer ?
District Of Columbia International School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is District Of Columbia International School part of?
District Of Columbia International School is part of District Of Columbia International School District.
In what neighborhood is District Of Columbia International School located?
District Of Columbia International School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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