For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 350 students in IDEA PCS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public School in IDEA PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 86% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
1 School
244 Schools
# Students
350 Students
93,597 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
8,610 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
IDEA PCS School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 56 school districts in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 47% has decreased from 50-54% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Graduation Rate
47%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
6%
19%
% Black
94%
62%
% White
n/a
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,469 is higher than the state median of $30,796. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,903 is less than the state median of $30,691. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,469
$30,796
Spending / Student
$29,903
$30,691
Best IDEA PCS School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1027 45th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 399-4750
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 399-4750
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to IDEA PCS School District?
IDEA PCS School District manages 1 public schools serving 350 students.
What is the rank of IDEA PCS School District?
IDEA PCS School District is ranked #55 out of 56 school districts in District Of Columbia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in IDEA PCS School District?
94% of IDEA PCS School District students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of IDEA PCS School District?
IDEA PCS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is IDEA PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,903 is less than the state median of $30,691. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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