Top Rankings
District Of Columbia International School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,590 students in District Of Columbia International School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public School in District Of Columbia International School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
1 School
244 Schools
# Students
1,590 Students
90,896 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
8,064 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
District Of Columbia International School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#8 out of 57 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
10%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.54
# American Indian Students
3 Students
131 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
42 Students
1,316 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
637 Students
16,186 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
18%
# Black Students
464 Students
58,566 Students
% Black Students
29%
64%
# White Students
306 Students
12,030 Students
% White Students
19%
13%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
52 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
136 Students
2,965 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
11,804
# Students in K Grade:
-
7,266
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
7,234
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
6,896
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
6,569
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
6,387
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
6,330
# Students in 6th Grade:
272
5,823
# Students in 7th Grade:
246
5,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
268
5,558
# Students in 9th Grade:
247
7,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
223
5,534
# Students in 11th Grade:
186
4,296
# Students in 12th Grade:
148
3,841
# Ungraded Students:
-
250
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,998 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,711. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,562 is less than the state median of $31,603. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,998
$31,711
Spending / Student
$20,562
$31,603
Best District Of Columbia International School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
District Of Columbia International School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Main Drive Nw
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 808-9033
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 808-9033
Grades: 6-12
| 1,590 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to District Of Columbia International School District?
District Of Columbia International School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,590 students.
What is the rank of District Of Columbia International School District?
District Of Columbia International School District is ranked #8 out of 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of District Of Columbia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in District Of Columbia International School District?
40% of District Of Columbia International School District 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?
District Of Columbia International School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is District Of Columbia International School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,562 is less than the state median of $31,603. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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