How do these districts compare?
| Metric | District of Columbia International School | Friendship PCS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Washington, District of Columbia | Washington, District of Columbia |
| Total Enrollment | 1,590 | 4,609 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 15 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | District of Columbia International School | Friendship PCS |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,805 | $22,668 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| State Revenue | — | — |
| Local Revenue | 89.4% | 87.7% |
District of Columbia International School
Federal State Local
Friendship PCS
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | District of Columbia International School | Friendship PCS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21.1% | 0.3% |
| African American | 25.9% | 95.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.1% | 3.2% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 9.9% | 0.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | District of Columbia International School | Friendship PCS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | 20 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 165.4:1 | 428.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.9% | 48.4% |
School Types
District of Columbia International School
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Friendship PCS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 15
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.