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District of Columbia International School

1,663 students · 1 schools · 10.4:1 ratio · grades 6–12 · #5 of 64 in District of Columbia

Students
1,663
Schools
1
Teachers (FTE)
160
Student–Teacher
10.4:1
District of Columbia
Grades
6–12
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsStaffingFundingPerformanceAccreditationCompareFull data
Overview

About District of Columbia International School

District of Columbia International School is a public school system serving District of Columbia, District of Columbia, based in Washington. It serves 1,663 students across 1 schools spanning 6–12, and is classified as a city: large district. By enrollment it is the #5 largest of District of Columbia’s 64 school systems.

Phone2028089033
Address1400 Main Drive Nw, Washington, DC 20012
District of Columbia
Enrollment & schools

Size and structure

District of Columbia International School enrolls 1,663 students in 1 schools — an average of about 1,663 students per school. It serves grades 6–12 and ranks #5 of 64 statewide by enrollment.

Students
1,663
#5 of 64 in District of Columbia
Schools
1
~1,663 students each
Grade span
6–12
City: Large
Students & demographics

Who the district serves

Student race and ethnicity in District of Columbia International School, from the NCES Common Core of Data (1,663 students reported):

White
21%
Black
26%
Hispanic
40%
Asian
3%
Two or more
10%
Amer. Indian
0%
Pacific Isl.
0%

For economically-disadvantaged, English-learner, and special-education shares, plus school-by-school detail, see the federal sources in the full-data section.

Staffing & support

Teachers & staff

District of Columbia International School employs about 160 full-time-equivalent teachers for a student–teacher ratio of 10.4:1 — below the District of Columbia average of about 10.9:1, meaning comparatively smaller classes. Total district staff is roughly 299.

Student–teacher ratio
10.4:1
state avg ~10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
160
classroom teachers
Total staff
299
all district employees

Counselor and librarian/media counts are not published at the district level in the current NCES release; see the federal full-data links for staffing detail.

Funding

How District of Columbia funds schools

The District funds both DC Public Schools and public charter schools through a single Uniform Per Student Funding Formula (UPSFF): a base foundation amount — $15,070 per student for 2025–26 — multiplied by grade-level weights and supplemented by weights for at-risk, English-learner and special-education students, so local dollars follow each student regardless of sector.

District-level per-pupil spending and the local/state/federal revenue split for District of Columbia International School are published in the federal school-finance files — see the full-data links below for the current figures.

Accountability

Report card & state results

The District rates schools on the DC School Report Card using the STAR Framework (1–5 stars), covering achievement, growth, English-learner progress, graduation, attendance and school environment. Look up District of Columbia International School on the DC School Report Card.

Accreditation

Accreditation status

OSSE is the District’s state education agency and does not itself accredit schools; DCPS and public charters obtain accreditation from recognized bodies, most commonly Middle States. Search the Middle States directory.

How it compares

District of Columbia International School vs. District of Columbia

Enrollment rank
#5
of 64 districts
Ratio
10.4:1
state avg ~10.9:1
Locale
City: Large
District of Columbia

See every District of Columbia district side by side in the District of Columbia directory.

Go deeper

Look up District of Columbia International School’s full data

These official sources carry the district-level detail — finances, discipline, equity, test scores, boundaries. Direct links for this district (via its NCES ID):

Data & sources

About this data

Enrollment, demographics, staffing, locale and contact details reflect the NCES Common Core of Data (2024–25); funding context from the District of Columbia (the Uniform Per Student Funding Formula) and NEA Rankings & Estimates 2026. Figures are the latest available and may lag the current school year. This page is informational, not an official district record, and not affiliated with or endorsed by District of Columbia International School. NCES District ID (LEAID): 1100097. Confirm current details with the district and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education.