Serving 377 students in grades 9-12, Washington Leadership Academy Pcs ranks in the top 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in DC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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Washington Leadership Academy Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Washington Leadership Academy Pcs's student population of 377 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 92% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Washington Leadership Academy Pcs ranks within the top 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Leadership Academy Pcs is 0.30, which is less 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
#110 out of 220 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
18%
Black
83%
64%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
76%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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Washington Leadership Academy Pcs is ranked #110 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington Leadership Academy Pcs?
The graduation rate of Washington Leadership Academy Pcs is 80-84%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 76%.
How many students attend Washington Leadership Academy Pcs?
377 students attend Washington Leadership Academy Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Washington Leadership Academy Pcs students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Leadership Academy Pcs?
Washington Leadership Academy Pcs has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Washington Leadership Academy Pcs offer ?
Washington Leadership Academy Pcs offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Washington Leadership Academy Pcs part of?
Washington Leadership Academy Pcs is part of Washington Leadership Academy PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Washington Leadership Academy Pcs located?
Washington Leadership Academy Pcs is located in the Edgewood neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 6 other public schools located in Edgewood.
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