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Public high school · District of Columbia International School

District of Columbia International School

Grades 06–12 · Washington, DC · NCES 110009700492

Charter

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

1,654

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

160

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10.3:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

District of Columbia high enrollment

98th percentile

Compared with 46 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

1,654

District of Columbia International School: 1,654 reported students.

State peer staffing position

48th percentile

10.3:1 reported; state peer median 10.5:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about District of Columbia International School

District of Columbia International School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Washington. It is one of 1 current school records connected to District of Columbia International School. NCES reports 1,654 students for 2024–25.

Among 46 high schools in District of Columbia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 411.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, close to the District of Columbia median of 10.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (40%) and Black (25.9%). English learners represent 14.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, computer science. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking District of Columbia International School

  1. 1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 160 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3How are the school's 10 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
14.4%
Students with disabilities
19%
Free/reduced-price lunch
Not reported
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
10
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
2

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White21%
  • Hispanic40%
  • Black25.9%
  • Asian2.8%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial9.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Offered

2 courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.