Serving 34 students in grades 9-12, Incarcerated Youth Program Correctional Detention Facility High 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 was <50% (which was higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
34 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
18%
Black
91%
64%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
73%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
47%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Incarcerated Youth Program Correctional Detention Facility High School?
The graduation rate of Incarcerated Youth Program Correctional Detention Facility High School is 50%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 73%.
How many students attend Incarcerated Youth Program Correctional Detention Facility High School?
34 students attend Incarcerated Youth Program Correctional Detention Facility High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Incarcerated Youth Program Correctional Detention Facility High School students are Black, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Incarcerated Youth Program Correctional Detention Facility High School?
Incarcerated Youth Program Correctional Detention Facility High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Incarcerated Youth Program Correctional Detention Facility High School offer ?
Incarcerated Youth Program Correctional Detention Facility High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Incarcerated Youth Program Correctional Detention Facility High School part of?
Incarcerated Youth Program Correctional Detention Facility High School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
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