For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 296 students in Richard Wright PCS For Journalism And Media Arts School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public School in Richard Wright PCS For Journalism And Media Arts School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (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 87% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
1 School
242 Schools
# Students
296 Students
88,177 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
7,740 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Richard Wright PCS For Journalism And Media Arts School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 57 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 85-89% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.54
# American Indian Students
n/a
128 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,299 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
15,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
17%
# Black Students
289 Students
57,438 Students
% Black Students
98%
65%
# White Students
1 Student
11,645 Students
% White Students
n/a
13%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
46 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
2,743 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
11,212
# Students in K Grade:
-
7,279
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
6,942
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
6,659
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
6,497
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
6,358
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
6,175
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
5,739
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
5,677
# Students in 8th Grade:
14
5,560
# Students in 9th Grade:
70
7,121
# Students in 10th Grade:
64
4,879
# Students in 11th Grade:
69
4,181
# Students in 12th Grade:
79
3,660
# Ungraded Students:
-
238
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,544 in this school district is less than the state median of $32,689. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,287 is less than the state median of $32,577. The school district spending/student has declined by 48% over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$10 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending (20-21)
$10 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$32,544
$32,689
Spending / Student (20-21)
$32,287
$32,577
Best Richard Wright PCS For Journalism And Media Arts School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
475 School Street Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 388-1011
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 388-1011
Grades: 8-12
| 296 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richard Wright PCS For Journalism And Media Arts School District?
Richard Wright PCS For Journalism And Media Arts School District manages 1 public schools serving 296 students.
What is the rank of Richard Wright PCS For Journalism And Media Arts School District?
Richard Wright PCS For Journalism And Media Arts School District is ranked #35 out of 57 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 Richard Wright PCS For Journalism And Media Arts School District?
98% of Richard Wright PCS For Journalism And Media Arts School District students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richard Wright PCS For Journalism And Media Arts School District?
Richard Wright PCS For Journalism And Media Arts School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is Richard Wright PCS For Journalism And Media Arts School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,287 is less than the state median of $32,577. The school district spending/student has declined by 48% over four school years.
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