Richard Wright PCS

Richard Wright PCS

Charter Middle, High School | Grade 8-12
475 School St SW,  Washington, DC
3.8
3.6
296 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Marco Clark, Ed.d.
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
930
Average ACT Score
14
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.25
Graduation Rate
72%

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
3.25
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
930
Math
460
Verbal
470
Average ACT
14
Math
14
English
14
Reading
12
Science
15
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
23.6%
State Average
32.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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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%
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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 108 Students
Bowie State University 89 Students
North Carolina Central University 87 Students
Delaware State University 82 Students
Howard University 80 Students
Norfolk State University 77 Students
Clark Atlanta University 74 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 73 Students
Virginia State University 69 Students
University of the District of Columbia 66 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 53 Students
Psychology 36 Students
Nursing 30 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 26 Students
Computer Science 19 Students
Biology 17 Students
Journalism 16 Students
Graphic Design 14 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 14 Students
Criminology 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 34 Reviews
5.0 Junior
1/14/2024
Attending this school is very exciting, students are welcomed with open arms are learn very fast that their opinion matters and they can recommend things they would like to learn or classes they would like to take. The only part in my opinion is the dreadful uniforms that students are required to wear. I would like a little more leeway in this endeavor. Other than that I love the school it's very fun and they give us incentives to do better.
4.0 Parent
9/27/2023
More peer to teacher extracurricular program, More school pride events are needed Kids need to have pride in their school to help build connections to their achievements so they feel celebrated at every level. Our kids are gifted.
5.0 Junior
12/30/2021
I love how involved they are. I've never seen a school that advertises the importance of education, sports, and improvement so much.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 21 Reviews
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...
4.0 parent
10/27/2014
My godchild attends this school. It has been a wonderful experience for him so far. The staff appears caring and they are serious about his education-homework every night. But more importantly he has found a place that excites him about coming to school and his grades and attitude are improving so m...
5.0 parent
10/26/2014
Richard Wright Public Charter school is a school that educates and nurtures its students. What impressed me about this school beyond its academics and the exposure to the White House for its journalism students is the home visits in the community. I don't know any school whose staff including the Pr...

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