Washington Latin PCS is a charter public school system in Washington, D.C., operating three schools serving a middle and high school population. The district experienced dramatic enrollment growth of 200.7% from the prior year, expanding to 2,267 students with 87 teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 26.1:1.
Academically, Washington Latin PCS demonstrates performance substantially above District of Columbia state averages. Math proficiency reaches 53.4% compared to the state average of 19.9%, while reading proficiency stands at 61.3% versus 25.4% statewide. The graduation rate of 94.2% significantly exceeds the state average of 77.6%. Chronic absenteeism is reported at 10.5%.
The student population is economically diverse, with 14.1% classified as economically disadvantaged and 4.0% identified as English learners. Students with disabilities comprise 14.0% of enrollment. Racial composition reflects 45.0% White, 30.0% Black, 13.3% Hispanic, and 2.4% Asian students.
Financially, the district operates with a total budget of $14.7 million and per-pupil spending of $3,584, approximately 61% below the state average of $5,871. Notably, 97.0% of revenue derives from local sources, with only 3.0% from federal funding. This funding structure reflects the charter school model and suggests reliance on local support mechanisms rather than traditional public school financing channels.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 5, 2026.
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Total Students
2,267
Schools
3
Per-Pupil Spending
$3,584
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
53.4%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
MGP compares student growth to peers with similar starting points. A score of 50 indicates typical growth.
DC CAPE ELA proficiency rate
DC CAPE Math proficiency rate
About the STAR Framework:
The School Transparency and Reporting (STAR) Framework is DC's school accountability system. Schools earn points (0-100) based on academic achievement, student growth, attendance, and graduation outcomes. Higher scores indicate stronger overall performance.
Source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), DC School Report Card, 2024-25 School Year