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Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts

475 SCHOOL STREET SW, Washington, DC 20024Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 08–12Charter
300
Students
Total enrolled
82%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 5% vs nat'l
$31,294
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 118% vs nat'l
13.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 15% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 300 students in grades 08–12 in Washington, District of Columbia.
118% above average funding
District spends $31,294 per pupil, 118% more than the national average of $14,347.
13.0 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts is a mid-sized high in Washington, District of Columbia, serving grades 08–12 with 300 students. The district invests $31,294 per student — 118% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts

300
Total Students
13.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
23
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (08–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution136 male · 163 female
45%
55%
Male 45%Female 55%
Student Composition
98%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black98%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 110008200441

Academic Outcomes at Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
80-84
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
82%
State avg
76%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$31,294Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$31,294
State avg
$42,627
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$13,769
Student Support$5,946
Administration$3,755
Operations$4,694
Other$3,129
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $31,294 spent per student, an estimated $13,863 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
85%
State government
0.0%
Local (property tax)
85.0%
Federal programs
14.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 82% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Above-average funding — $31,294/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.0:1 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
Grades08 – 12
Location—
CountyDistrict of Columbia
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictRichard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts →
Phone: (202)388-1011
NCES ID: 110008200441
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 Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts
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District School Rankings
Location
475 SCHOOL STREET SW, Washington, DC 20024
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

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

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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.