Excellent
#36 of 240 schools in DC
Top 15% in state
Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School
High School · Washington Latin Pcs · Washington, DC
A charter high school in Washington, DC where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5200 2ND STREET NW, Washington, DC 20011
- Math 38% vs DC 28% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs DC 38% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School score 59% 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 down 10 points across the 16-year record (2010–2025) and has held near 59% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
Based on 24 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 70Excellent Transit
- Bike 83Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,514/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,377
Median home value
$722,200
Median rent
$1,636/mo
College educated
54.7%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital City Pcs - HSCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| E.l. Haynes Pcs - HSCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Paul Pcs - International HSCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Kirov Academy of Washington D.c.Private · tuition | 7.9private | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 77 | Compare → |
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.
Washington Latin Pcs
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $24,650NCES 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.
Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School is listed in Washington Latin PCS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School
Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School is a public high school in Washington, DC, part of Washington Latin Pcs, serving approximately 356 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #36 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School
What grades does Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School serve?
Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School?
Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School rank in DC?
Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School ranks #36 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School a charter school?
Yes, Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School a Title I school?
No, Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 356
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.3%
- Phone
- (202) 223-1111
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- % meeting SAT college-ready benchmark (DC OSSE Report Card SY2024-25)
- 59.5%
- Area population (ZIP 20011)
- 66,951
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 20011; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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