Washington Leadership Academy PCS

Washington Leadership Academy PCS is a single public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Washington, DC, with a total enrollment of 377 students. The school consistently ranks in the top half of DC high schools, placing 16th out of 34 high schools in the district, and has a predominantly African American student population.

While the school's test scores are below the district averages, it shows some areas of strength, such as a 19.7% proficiency rate in DC CAPE/English II compared to a district average of 33.5%. The school spends $27,338 per student, significantly higher than the national average, and has a low student-teacher ratio of 7.5 to 1, suggesting a focus on providing a personalized educational experience for its students. The high spending and low student-teacher ratio may contribute to the school's consistent top-half ranking within the district, despite the lower test scores in certain subjects.

Overall, Washington Leadership Academy PCS appears to be a relatively high-performing school within the District of Columbia, with a focus on serving its predominantly African American student population. While the school's test scores are below the district averages, its consistent ranking and some areas of academic strength indicate that it may be a model for other schools in the district.