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BASIS DC PCS

410 8TH STREET NW, Washington, DC 20004BASIS DC PCS
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0512Charter
663
Students
Total enrolled
93%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
7% vs nat'l
$20,885
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
46% vs nat'l
13.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
15% vs nat'l
Mid-sized public school
Serves 663 students in grades 05–12 in Washington, District of Columbia.
46% above average funding
District spends $20,885 per pupil, 46% more than the national average of $14,347.
13.1 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

BASIS DC PCS is a large high in Washington, District of Columbia, serving grades 05–12 with 663 students. The district invests $20,885 per student — 46% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. The school's 93% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at BASIS DC PCS

663
Total Students
13.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Free Lunch
51
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0512) are served by this school
Gender Distribution309 male · 350 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Student Composition
51%
10%
19%
14%
Asian6%
White51%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black19%
Multiracial14%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 110008300443

Academic Outcomes at BASIS DC PCS

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE90
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
93%
State avg
76%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,885Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,885
State avg
$42,627
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,189
Student Support$3,968
Administration$2,506
Operations$3,133
Other$2,088
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,885 spent per student, an estimated $9,252 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
96%
State government
0.0%
Local (property tax)
96.1%
Federal programs
3.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 93% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Above-average funding — $20,885/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades05 – 12
Location
CountyDistrict of Columbia
CharterYes
VirtualNo
Phone: (202)804-6390
NCES ID: 110008300443
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Washington seeking a charter high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in BASIS DC PCS
No other schools found
Location
410 8TH STREET NW, Washington, DC 20004
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.