DCHighCharterProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts — School Profile & District Info
High|Washington, District of Columbia|Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts
Washington, DC 20024
School Profile
Charter School
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
Graduation Rate
70-74%
Chronic Absenteeism
39.0%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
1 courses offered
40 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
56 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
144 test takers
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.3:1
Near average in DCTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
400
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
29
0% fully certified
Counselors
1
Psychologists
1
Social Workers
2
Nurses
1
Security Staff
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$30,493
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$9,463
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$36,917
All funding sources
Funding Sources
0
Federal 14%0Local 86%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$572,410
-0.3% 1yr+20.1% 5yr
Washington, DC metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
21.1%
Below 150% poverty line
8.1%
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Uninsured residents
7.6%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
55
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
55
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
18%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
29 (53%)
Other Health Impairment
6 (11%)
Autism
4 (7%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
300
Current enrollment
Stable(-1% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts
As of the most recent data, 309 students are enrolled at Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts. It is a High school within the local district.
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