Washington Latin PCS - Upper School

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Washington Latin PCS - Upper School ranks 4 th of 34 District Of Columbia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Washington Latin PCS - Upper School is a high-performing public charter school in Washington, DC that serves grades 9-12 with a student population of 377. This school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the District of Columbia, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington Latin PCS - Upper School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outperforming the District of Columbia average on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, 65.9% of students were proficient or better in DC CAPE/English II, compared to the district average of 33.5%. The school also had 43.6% proficiency in DC CAPE/Geometry, far exceeding the district's 13.2%. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.5, compared to nearby schools like Luke C. Moore High School (17.5) and Coolidge High School (13.1).

Another notable aspect of Washington Latin PCS - Upper School is its diverse student population, with a relatively even distribution of White (35.28%), African American (42.44%), and Hispanic (12.73%) students. This diversity likely contributes to the school's inclusive and enriching learning environment. The school also spends a relatively high amount per student, at $23,334 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the spending levels of many nearby schools. Overall, Washington Latin PCS - Upper School stands out as a model of educational excellence in the District of Columbia, with its consistent high performance, diverse student population, and strong support for various student subgroups.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

5200 2nd Street NW
Washington, DC 20011

(202) 223-1111

District: Washington Latin PCS

SchoolDigger Rank:
4^th of 34 District Of Columbia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,334

Student/teacher ratio: 8.9

Number of students: 356

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.2%

African American:

37.4%

Hispanic:

12.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Washington Latin PCS - Upper School ranks better than 88.2% of high schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.9. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Washington Latin PCS - Upper School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Washington Latin PCS - Upper School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.2%), African American (37.4%), Hispanic (12.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Latin PCS - Upper School is 8.9. (See more...)

Compare Washington Latin PCS - Upper School employs 39.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Latin PCS - Upper School is $23,334.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Latin PCS - Upper School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Latin PCS - Upper School 4^th of 34 District Of Columbia public high schools. (See Washington Latin PCS - Upper School in the ranking list.)

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Washington Latin PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Latin PCS 2^nd of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Washington Latin PCS - Upper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile
2010	84.56	8^th	30	73.3%
2011	76.41	8^th	31	74.2%
2012	75.57	9^th	31	71.0%
2014	77.35	10^th	35	71.4%
2015	93.94	3^rd	29	89.7%
2016	87.98	3^rd	31	90.3%
2017	96.96	3^rd	34	91.2%
2018	91.29	3^rd	34	91.2%
2019	79.96	3^rd	34	91.2%
2022	78.55	4^th	30	86.7%
2023	85.95	4^th	34	88.2%
2024	74.90	4^th	34	88.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Washington Latin PCS - Upper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	100.00	1^st	26	96.2%
2019	69.80	4^th	25	84.0%
2024	51.03	3^rd	10	70.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Washington Latin PCS - Upper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	95.10	3^rd	32	90.6%
2019	82.63	3^rd	31	90.3%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Washington Latin PCS - Upper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	62.66	7^th	31	77.4%
2022	73.65	3^rd	19	84.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Washington Latin PCS - Upper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	93.15	3^rd	33	90.9%
2019	78.30	4^th	32	87.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Washington Latin PCS - Upper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	83.23	5^th	34	85.3%
2019	62.96	8^th	33	75.8%
2022	62.26	7^th	18	61.1%
2023	55.80	4^th	27	85.2%
2024	47.62	5^th	28	82.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Washington Latin PCS - Upper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	73.35	3^rd	13	76.9%

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Rank History for White students at Washington Latin PCS - Upper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	68.41	3^rd	5	40.0%
2019	37.54	3^rd	6	50.0%
2022	71.53	2^nd	5	60.0%
2023	53.07	3^rd	6	50.0%
2024	43.41	5^th	7	28.6%

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Data source: test scores: D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Enrollment information for Washington Latin PCS - Upper School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	17	84	8	11	2	n/a	n/a	122
2011	20	112	5	21	1	0	8	167
2012	26	150	8	30	1	0	10	225
2013	31	165	8	33	0	0	7	244
2014	49	168	7	46	0	0	4	274
2015	110	177	12	0	0	0	5	304
2016	88	179	9	41	1	0	3	321
2017	110	170	8	41	1	0	5	335
2018	116	166	9	31	0	0	9	331
2019	130	143	14	31	0	0	10	328
2020	133	150	15	33	0	0	10	341
2021	121	163	12	37	0	0	20	353
2022	134	174	12	41	0	0	15	376
2023	133	160	10	48	0	0	26	377
2024	143	133	9	44	0	0	27	356

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Washington Latin PCS - Upper School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	122	26.0	4.6	n/a
2011	167	20.2	8.2	0
2012	225	26.8	8.3	36.9
2013	244	26.6	9.1	36.5
2014	274	28.5	9.5	98.9
2015	304	51.0	5.9	27
2016	321	30.0	10.7	23.4
2017	335	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	331	33.7	9.8	n/a
2019	328	37.8	8.6	n/a
2020	341	39.0	8.7	n/a
2021	353	40.1	8.7	n/a
2022	376	37.7	9.9	n/a
2023	377	44.3	8.5	n/a
2024	356	39.8	8.9	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Washington Latin PCS - Upper School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	122	26.0	4.6	n/a
2011	167	20.2	8.2	0
2012	225	26.8	8.3	36.9
2013	244	26.6	9.1	36.5
2014	274	28.5	9.5	98.9
2015	304	51.0	5.9	27
2016	321	30.0	10.7	23.4
2017	335	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	331	33.7	9.8	n/a
2019	328	37.8	8.6	n/a
2020	341	39.0	8.7	n/a
2021	353	40.1	8.7	n/a
2022	376	37.7	9.9	n/a
2023	377	44.3	8.5	n/a
2024	356	39.8	8.9	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Washington Latin PCS - Upper School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$492 (2.5%)	$18,954 (97.5%)	$19,446
2020	$646 (2.9%)	$21,652 (97.1%)	$22,299
2021	$644 (2.8%)	$21,981 (97.2%)	$22,625
2022	$1,550 (6.9%)	$21,075 (93.1%)	$22,625
2023	$1,364 (5.8%)	$21,969 (94.2%)	$23,334

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Latin PCS - Upper School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 3^rd of 34 High schools	Ranks 4^th of 34 High schools	2.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra II (Washington Latin PCS - Upper School)	87.5	62.5	25%
9th Grade Algebra II (Washington Latin PCS)	87.5	62.5	25%
9th Grade Algebra II (District Of Columbia)	82.7	58.2	24.5%
End of Course English II (Washington Latin PCS - Upper School)	83.2	71.9	11.3%
End of Course English II (Washington Latin PCS)	83.3	71.9	11.4%
End of Course English II (District Of Columbia)	33.7	33.8	0.1%
End of Course Geometry (Washington Latin PCS - Upper School)	29.7	28.8	0.9%
End of Course Geometry (Washington Latin PCS)	35.8	44	8.2%
End of Course Geometry (District Of Columbia)	17.2	12.8	4.4%
End of Course Algebra II (Washington Latin PCS - Upper School)	87.5	62.5	25%
End of Course Algebra II (District Of Columbia)	81.1	57.5	23.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	328	377	14.9%
African American	143	160	11.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	14	10	28.6%
Hispanic	31	48	54.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	130	133	2.3%
Two or More Races	10	26	160%

Schools Near Washington Latin PCS - Upper School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DC Science Science (2024)	DC CAPE English Language Arts (2024)			DC CAPE Mathematics (2024)			DC CAPE English II (2024)	DC CAPE Algebra I (2024)			DC CAPE Geometry (2024)				DC CAPE English I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DC Science Science End of Course	DC CAPE English Language Arts 6th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 7th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 8th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 6th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 7th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 8th Grade	DC CAPE English II End of Course	DC CAPE Algebra I 8th Grade	DC CAPE Algebra I 9th Grade	DC CAPE Algebra I End of Course	DC CAPE Geometry 8th Grade	DC CAPE Geometry 9th Grade	DC CAPE Geometry 10th Grade	DC CAPE Geometry End of Course	DC CAPE English I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Washington Latin PCS - Upper School	Public, Charter	9-12	5200 2nd Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Washington Latin PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 223-1111	356	40	8.9		143 (40.2%)	133 (37.4%)	44 (12.4%)	9 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.6%)	74.9	4^th of 34 public high schools	88.2%		85.9	4^th of 34 public high schools	88.2%		31.5							65.9					26.2		20.5	61.3	$23,334	$1,364	$21,969
Capital City PCS - High School	Public, Charter	9-12	100 Peabody Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Capital City PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 808-9800	350	43	8.0		7 (2.0%)	102 (29.1%)	228 (65.1%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	25.9	24^th of 34 public high schools	29.4%		32.3	17^th of 34 public high schools	50.0%	7								21.2			1.4				4.8	8.1	$30,706	$4,072	$26,635
E.L. Haynes PCS - High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4501 Kansas Avenue NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	E.L. Haynes PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 667-4446	439	50	8.7		4 (0.9%)	121 (27.6%)	300 (68.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	47.1	8^th of 34 public high schools	76.5%		56.1	9^th of 34 public high schools	73.5%	1	1.7							28.8		8.4	8.4		54.5	13.3	17.2	17.2	$30,224	$3,250	$26,974
Paul PCS - International High School	Public, Charter	9-12	5800 8th Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Paul PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 291-7499	438	48	9.1		2 (0.5%)	203 (46.3%)	226 (51.6%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	42.7	10^th of 34 public high schools	70.6%		28.5	22^nd of 34 public high schools	35.3%	12								32.2			4.8		19.0		7.7	33.1	$31,467	$4,876	$26,591
Coolidge High School	Public	9-12	6315 5th St. NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6080	1,093	78	14.0		6 (0.5%)	611 (55.9%)	460 (42.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.1%)	29.4	18^th of 34 public high schools	47.1%		29.7	20^th of 34 public high schools	41.2%	2								26.8		6.7	6.5		1.9	4.0	3.5	9.1	$27,669	$3,582	$24,087
Roosevelt High School	Public	9-12	4301 13th St. NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 576-6130	908	78	11.6		9 (1.0%)	480 (52.9%)	412 (45.4%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	20.4	31^st of 34 public high schools	8.8%		24.4	28^th of 34 public high schools	17.6%	3								12.7			0.7					9.6	$33,243	$4,292	$28,951
District of Columbia International School	Public, Charter	6-12	1400 Main Drive NW	Washington	20012	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia International School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 808-9033	1,619	152	10.6		322 (19.9%)	423 (26.1%)	670 (41.4%)	46 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	154 (9.5%)	46.9	9^th of 34 public high schools	73.5%		60.9	7^th of 34 public high schools	79.4%	2	11.2	62.5	55.7	44.9	34.9	46.8	9.2	36.2				31.0	15.1	5.6	14.5	42.4	$18,399	$2,574	$15,825
Luke C. Moore High School	Public	9-12	1001 Monroe St. NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 281-3600	264	20	13.1		1 (0.4%)	251 (95.1%)	11 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	$35,479	$3,901	$31,578
Washington Leadership Academy PCS	Public, Charter	9-12	3015 4th Street NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	Washington Leadership Academy PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(240) 580-3371	398	46	8.6		5 (1.3%)	324 (81.4%)	59 (14.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	31.8	16^th of 34 public high schools	52.9%		34.3	13^th of 34 public high schools	61.8%	3								19.7			5.6			6.8	5.3	18.2	$27,338	$3,771	$23,567
Columbia Heights Education Campus	Public	6-12	3101 16th St. NW	Washington	20010	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 939-7700	1,494	142	10.5		13 (0.9%)	426 (28.5%)	1,021 (68.3%)	18 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	14 (0.9%)	28.9	21^st of 34 public high schools	38.2%		36.6	10^th of 34 public high schools	70.6%	11	1.1	25.8	34.7	25.6	19.9	20.6		27.1	7.1		4.1		4.5	0.6	1.9	31.7	$28,098	$4,055	$24,043

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Students at Washington Latin PCS - Upper School are 40% White, 37% African American, 12% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 356 students attended Washington Latin PCS - Upper School.

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