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#122 of 240 schools in DC
Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts
High School · Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts · Washington, DC
A charter high school in Washington, DC where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
475 SCHOOL STREET SW, Washington, DC 20024
- Math 4% vs DC 28% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs DC 39% (2025)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts score 17% proficient, which is below 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 down 15 points across the 15-year record (2011–2025) and has held near 14% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
Based on 23 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 95Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 80Very 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
$102,623
Median home value
$497,100
Median rent
$2,121/mo
College educated
69.8%
Homeownership
31.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20024; 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $30,493NCES 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.
Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts is listed in Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts
Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts is a public high school in Washington, DC, part of Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts, serving approximately 309 students in grades 8th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #122 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts
What grades does Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts serve?
Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts?
Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts rank in DC?
Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts ranks #122 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts a charter school?
Yes, Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts a Title I school?
No, Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (202) 388-1011
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- % meeting SAT college-ready benchmark (DC OSSE Report Card SY2024-25)
- 10.2%
- Area population (ZIP 20024)
- 16,197
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 20024; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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