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$368K - $2.8M Price Range
District of Columbia International School
Charter Middle, High School
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Grade 6-11
1400 Main Dr NW,
Washington, DC
School Details
Head of School
Mary Shaffner / Carmen Rioux-bailey
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.29
Graduation Rate
87%
Niche Grade
A
A+
A
B+
B+
B+
B+
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.29
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
152
Full Time Teachers
152
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
560
Verbal
590
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
42.4%
State Average
32.9%
Math
26.5%
State Average
22.6%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
182:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.4%
Male
49.4%
Hispanic
40.1%
Black
29.2%
White
19.2%
Two or more races
8.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%
Native American
<1%
School Rankings
#1
Most Diverse Public HS in District of Columbia
#2
Best Charter MS in District of Columbia
#2
Best Charter HS in District of Columbia
Specialty School Programs
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park
167 Students
George Mason University
124 Students
New York University
114 Students
George Washington University
112 Students
Temple University
109 Students
American University
109 Students
Howard University
106 Students
University of the District of Columbia
104 Students
North Carolina A&T State University
87 Students
The Catholic University of America
74 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
96 Students
Psychology
84 Students
Biology
41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
41 Students
Computer Science
39 Students
Film and Video Studies
38 Students
International Relations
35 Students
Nursing
34 Students
International Business
29 Students
Criminology
26 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/30/2025
There is a lot that could be improved on there's a lot of favoritism throughout the staff, they pick and choose who's aloud to do what.
12/13/2024
I've been attending DCI since 6th grade. Ever since then I've seen the community as very diverse and inclusive.
9/10/2024
My experience at DCI has been great so far, I've made so many friends, I found a passion for something I love to do from a class and I improved in most of my skills. Overall it's a great school
GreatSchools Reviews
9/24/2025
Overall this school is not very great. One of the only good accommodations this school has is that it has many language tracks to choose from. I have seen many children become depressed from the teaching work, and atmosphere. Additionally the teaching is not great and the students barely learn anyth...
3/9/2024
Wow! I wish I would’ve saw the reviews surrounding this school prior to enrolling my child. Children are being assaulted in the school and leadership pass it off as if it didn’t happened. The false reviews of good experience a done to increase enrollment. Children have to worry about their safety an...
1/25/2022
We really wanted to like DCI, but overall we felt unsupported as parents for trying to counter negative behaviors that were picked up at the school (and appear to go unchecked). Our child was a student here over several years, and while they are naturally bright, have always wanted to fit in with th...
9/25/2020
Super strong teaching staff and among the most reasonable schools out there that aren't KIPP nor DCPS. Love that they're independent and growing. Great community.
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Andrew Nugent
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James McInerney
James McInerney
Coldwell Banker Realty
(240) 549-5905
60 Total Sales
12 Near This School
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Kathryn Klenk
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123 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$495,000 Price
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MJ Frazier
MJ Frazier
Serhant
(571) 556-7958
103 Total Sales
10 Near This School
$500K - $1.3M Price Range
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James Nastus
James Nastus
Compass
(202) 609-7510
24 Total Sales
10 Near This School
$248K - $1.8M Price Range
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Mahdi Salarfar
Mahdi Salarfar
RE/MAX Gateway, LLC
(571) 410-3574
41 Total Sales
3 Near This School
$420K - $675K Price Range
Map
List Price Range
$170K - $1.4M
Homes For Sale
26
Average Home Value
$771,262
Median Lot Size
4,356 Sq Ft
% Renters
72%
Average Household Income
$84,212
% of College Grads
32.3%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
1,964 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
87.7%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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District of Columbia International School is a charter school for students in grades 6-11 located at 1400 Main Dr NW in Washington, DC. The school has a total enrollment of 1,523 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. District of Columbia International School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.29, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $771,262. Discover additional schools in the area, like Paul Public Charter School, Capital City Public Charter School, Friendship Ideal Academy, and more. Learn more about what Washington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near District of Columbia International School.