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Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School vs. Basis Dc Pcs

Should you attend Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School or Basis Dc Pcs? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School
5200 2nd Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Basis Dc Pcs
410 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20004
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Basis Dc Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 377 students in grades 9-12, Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Serving 663 students in grades 5-12, Basis Dc Pcs ranks in the top 5% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
5-12
Total Students
377 students
663 students
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% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
47% | 53%
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
51 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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Test Scores

#27 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 20%)
#8 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 5%)
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25-29%
(Top 30% in DC)
64%
(Top 5% in DC)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Basis Dc Pcs and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
(Top 20% in DC)
74%
(Top 5% in DC)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Basis Dc Pcs and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
(Top 20% in DC)
55%
(Top 5% in DC)
85-89%
(Top 30% in DC)
≥90%
(Top 30% in DC)
This chart displays graduation rate of Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School and public school graduation rate of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 5 Students
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133
Grade 6 Students
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119
Grade 7 Students
-
91
Grade 8 Students
-
87
Grade 9 Students
95
78
Grade 10 Students
92
50
Grade 11 Students
86
63
Grade 12 Students
104
42

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
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% Hispanic
13%
10%
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% Black
42%
19%
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% White
35%
51%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
14%
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0.69
0.68
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
14%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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