Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts

High Charter No virtual instruction Washington, DC Grades 08–12 City: Large Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV SchoolScore™ A+ (100)

Located in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (ZIP 20024), Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts is a High school with charter status serving grades 08–12 in the Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts district.

Key statistics: 300 students enrolled; a 11.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs District of Columbia High School Average
Enrollment
300.0
State avg: 545.0
▼ 45% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.76:1
State avg: 11.3:1
▲ 4% worse
School Details
School Name
Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts
NCESSCH ID
110008200441
State School ID
DC-167-3067
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
475 SCHOOL STREET SW
City
Washington
State
District of Columbia
ZIP Code
20024
County
District of Columbia
Metro Area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
1198
State Leg. Upper
11006
State Leg. Lower
N
Latitude
38.88423
Longitude
-77.01881
Grades Offered
8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
300
Total Students
👩‍🏫
25.5
Teachers FTE
📐
11.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
25.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)25.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 174 58%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts
LEAID
1100082
State LEA ID
DC-167
Phone
(202)388-1011
Website
http://www.richardwrightpcs.org
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
Washington
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$11,075K
Federal Revenue
$1,572K
State Revenue
Local Revenue
$9,503K
Total Expenditure
$9,862K
Instruction Exp.
$2,839K
Support Services
$6,182K
Other Current Exp.
$127K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts?
300 students are enrolled at Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts have?
Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts has 25.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1.
What grades does Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts serve?
Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts serves grades 08 through 12.
Is Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts a charter school?
Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts is a charter school.
What metro area is Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts located in?
Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts is located in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan area.
What school district does Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts belong to?
Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts is part of the Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts school district.
How much does Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts spend per student?
The Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts district spends approximately $32,873,333 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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