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Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts

District of Columbia · Public School District
1
Schools
300
Students
$31,294
Per-Pupil Spend
+118% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts is a public school district in District of Columbia serving 300 students across 1 school. It includes 1 high school, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 82.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $31,294 is above average for a US public school district.

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All Schools (1)
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media ArtsCharter08–12300
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$31,294+118% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
85%
Local (property tax)
85.0%
Federal
14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
300
Students
—
Free Lunch
$31K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score—
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School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $31,294 per pupil — 118% 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 Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts?
Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts has 1 public school, serving a total of 300 students.
What is the graduation rate for Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts spend per student?
Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts spends $31,294 per pupil — 118% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts is a charter school.
What grade levels does Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts serve?
Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts serves grades 8 through 12, covering high school level.
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.