District of Columbia International School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Washington, District of Columbia 20012 · District of Columbia International School
#9 of 38 high schools in District of Columbia
#5415 of 16,910 nationally
About District of Columbia International School
District of Columbia International School is a charter high located in Washington, in the District of Columbia International School school district of District of Columbia, United States. It caters for Grades 6–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,654 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 61.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 9th of 38 ranked high schools in District of Columbia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (86th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (51th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,654.
There are 235 schools in Washington; District of Columbia International School ranks 52nd of 223 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)41%
- Reading proficiency (30%)61%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)10.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for District of Columbia International School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,654
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 10.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near District of Columbia International School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Takoma ES
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483 students · 1.0 km away
Military Road Early Learning Center
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70 students · 1.2 km away
Center City PCS - Brightwood
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269 students · 1.2 km away
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394 students · 1.3 km away
Brightwood ES
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646 students · 1.4 km away
Coolidge HS
Washington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,029 students · 1.4 km away
Ida B. Wells MS
Washington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
521 students · 1.5 km away
Paul PCS - MS
Washington · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
328 students · 1.5 km away
Paul PCS - International HS
Washington · Charter high · Grades 9–12
439 students · 1.5 km away
Whittier ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students · 1.5 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is District of Columbia International School a good school?
District of Columbia International School has a Success Index (US) of 61.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #9 of 38 in District of Columbia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does District of Columbia International School rank in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia International School ranks #9 of 38 high schools in District of Columbia and #5415 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend District of Columbia International School?
District of Columbia International School had 1,654 students in 2025.
Is District of Columbia International School a elementary school or a high school?
District of Columbia International School is classified as a high covering Grades 6–12. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near District of Columbia International School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of District of Columbia International School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.