Enrollment
357
District of Columbia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 110001900423 Charter school
Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School — Washington, DC
Federal NCES profile for Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 66
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 55
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Washington Latin Pcs · District of Columbia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.6:1
vs 11.8:1 District of Columbia avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School compares with District of Columbia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School reports 357 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 44.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% below the District of Columbia state mean of 11.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 46% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 14 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 357 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 18.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Washington Latin Pcs spends $56,072 per pupil district-wide, above the District of Columbia average of $34,725 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 95.0% from local sources (property taxes), and 5.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against District of Columbia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs District of Columbia | District of Columbia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 54% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
8.6:1
students per teacher
— 27% below state mean
Top 17% in District of Columbia — lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$56,072
per pupil, district-wide
— above District of Columbia avg of $34,725
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 357 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 357 Top 54% in District of Columbia — larger than 46% of 243 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 44.0
Students per teacher 8.6:1 -27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 110001900423
Student demographics
White 44.0%
African American 30.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 14
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 357:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.2%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Latin Pcs, which includes Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School.
$56,072
Per student
+61%
vs District of Columbia
Avg $34,725
+188%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 95.0%
Federal 5.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School
How many students attend Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School?
Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School has 357 students enrolled. It is a high school in Washington, DC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School is 8.6:1, which is 27% lower than the District of Columbia average of 11.8:1 and 46% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School is White at 44.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Washington, DC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School?
Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.