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District of Columbia International School

District of Columbia · Public School District
1
Schools
1,590
Students
$25,805
Per-Pupil Spend
+80% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

District of Columbia International School is a public school district in District of Columbia serving 1,590 students across 1 school. It includes 1 high school, among them 1 charter school. Per-pupil spending of $25,805 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (1)
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
District of Columbia International SchoolCharter06–121,590
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,805+80% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
89%
Local (property tax)
89.3%
Federal
10.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
1,590
Students
—
Free Lunch
$26K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score41/100
StateDistrict of Columbia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $25,805 per pupil — 80% above the national average of $14,347.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in District of Columbia International School?
District of Columbia International School has 1 public school, serving a total of 1,590 students.
How much does District of Columbia International School spend per student?
District of Columbia International School spends $25,805 per pupil — 80% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in District of Columbia International School?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in District of Columbia International School is a charter school.
What grade levels does District of Columbia International School serve?
District of Columbia International School serves grades 6 through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for District of Columbia International School?
The median opportunity score across schools in District of Columbia International School is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.