How do these districts compare?
| Metric | DC Scholars PCS | District of Columbia Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Washington, District of Columbia | Washington, District of Columbia |
| Total Enrollment | 532 | 50,131 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 116 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.8:1 | 11.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | DC Scholars PCS | District of Columbia Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,279 | $36,134 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.4% | 13.8% |
| State Revenue | — | — |
| Local Revenue | 82.6% | 86.2% |
DC Scholars PCS
Federal State Local
District of Columbia Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | DC Scholars PCS | District of Columbia Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.0% | 15.0% |
| African American | 95.2% | 61.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.7% | 18.6% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.1% | 3.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | DC Scholars PCS | District of Columbia Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 197 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 16 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 478:1 | 325.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 74.1% | 40.5% |
School Types
DC Scholars PCS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
District of Columbia Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.