Excellent
#20 of 240 schools in DC
Top 8% in state
District of Columbia International School
High School · District of Columbia International School · Washington, DC
A charter high school in Washington, DC where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1400 MAIN DRIVE NW, Washington, DC 20012
- Math 39% vs DC 29% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs DC 40% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at District of Columbia International School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 16 points across the 12-year record (2014–2025) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
Based on 22 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where District of Columbia International School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 67Good Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,514/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Washington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,234
Median home value
$838,200
Median rent
$1,638/mo
College educated
59.2%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
District of Columbia International School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,063NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
District of Columbia International School is listed in District of Columbia International School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About District of Columbia International School
District of Columbia International School is a public high school in Washington, DC, part of District of Columbia International School, serving approximately 1,619 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #20 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about District of Columbia International School
What grades does District of Columbia International School serve?
District of Columbia International School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend District of Columbia International School?
District of Columbia International School has an enrollment of approximately 1,619 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at District of Columbia International School?
The student-teacher ratio at District of Columbia International School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does District of Columbia International School rank in DC?
District of Columbia International School ranks #20 of 240 schools in DC.
What is District of Columbia International School's MySchoolScout rating?
District of Columbia International School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at District of Columbia International School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, District of Columbia International School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is District of Columbia International School a charter school?
Yes, District of Columbia International School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is District of Columbia International School a Title I school?
No, District of Columbia International School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,619
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 152
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (202) 808-9033
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- % meeting SAT college-ready benchmark (DC OSSE Report Card SY2024-25)
- 33.3%
- Area population (ZIP 20012)
- 17,662
- Area average commute
- 37.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING). A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING). A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20012; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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