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IDEA PCS

PublicCharterGrades 9–12
Washington, District of Columbia · IDEA PCS
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students350
Student:Teacher9.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch—
Title INo
IDEA PCS
PovzetekVpisDemografijaStoritevPrisotnost IzidkiObnašanjeDelavska sila

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 358
350
Total Enrollment
9.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

IDEA PCS is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Washington, District of Columbia. The school enrolls 350 students. It is part of the IDEA PCS district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against District of Columbia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictIDEA PCS
County11001
CityWashington
ZIP20019
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID110001300227

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment350
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino5.4%
Black / African American94.3%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
5.4%
Black
94.3%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)