Richard Wright PCS

Richard Wright PCS

Charter Middle, High School | Grade 8-12
475 School St SW,  Washington, DC
3.8
3.5
296 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Marco Clark, Ed.d.
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
940
Average ACT Score
15
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.27
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A
Teachers
C-
College Prep
A-
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.27
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
940
Math
460
Verbal
480
Average ACT
15
Math
15
English
15
Reading
14
Science
16
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
23.6%
State Average
32.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
300:1

Student Diversity

Female
54.3%
Male
45.3%
Black
97.7%
Hispanic
1.7%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Morgan State University 106 Students
Bowie State University 87 Students
North Carolina Central University 86 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 85 Students
Delaware State University 79 Students
Howard University 77 Students
Clark Atlanta University 77 Students
Norfolk State University 75 Students
Virginia State University 72 Students
University of the District of Columbia 68 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 52 Students
Psychology 36 Students
Nursing 33 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 26 Students
Computer Science 18 Students
Journalism 18 Students
Biology 17 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 14 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 14 Students
Graphic Design 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 37 Reviews
4.0 Junior
1/4/2025
The best parts of the school are the activities and the opportunities to something better like trips, teachings about college, and just having opportunities that'll go towards your record for college. The worst part for me is that some faculty gives "special privileges" so disruptive students but if the good students have one bad day something is wrong with them. So, I'll say that I would like to see a change in communication and just to come together overall.
3.0 Senior
12/16/2024
The school is extremely strict while also being lenient to special students (student favorites mostly). The teachers are good people and try their best to support the students of the school, while a good portion of the students are unappreciative of it. The facilities is more on the small side and can use an upgrade in space and resources. It isn't a bad school but it does need to have an improvement in some areas.
5.0 Senior
6/28/2023
I love the school the good teachers and teachers like to do is to expensive and they can 7 a lot 6.the scene with the farmer
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 23 Reviews
4.0 parent
6/12/2025
I love the connection RWPCS has with it's parents and students. Leadership is very transparent and communicative! The school offers a rigorous and purposeful academic curriculum. My child is a Sophomore who feels safe at the school. He is a student-athlete who happens to have a disability and has gr...
1.0 parent
6/12/2025
This is not a good school. They are deceiving and try to look good on the surface but in reality, my kids were not learning, and I had to remove them to enhance their high school experience.
5.0 other
11/12/2016
My daughters attend Richard Wright Public Charter Schools. My daughters, their father and I are greatly pleased with the teachers, the structure, the curriculum and the overall staff of the school. I wish them much success on their future endeavors!!
5.0 parent
4/5/2015
Richard Wright School for Journalism and Media Arts is the school of opportunity for students with an interest and/or talents for pursing a professional career in the field of communications. Richard Wright is the school for getting a foundational laying and exposure to the world through avenues uni...

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Richard Wright PCS is a charter school for students in grades 8-12 located at 475 School St SW in Washington, DC. The school has a total enrollment of 296 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Richard Wright PCS has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.27, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 940 and an ACT score of 15. Discover additional schools in the area, like BASIS DC, Girls Global Academy Public Charter School, Kingsman Academy Public Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Washington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Richard Wright PCS.

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