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Washington Latin PCS - Upper School
School Details
Head of School
Martha Cutts
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
A
A+
A
A
B
B
C+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
590
Verbal
630
Average ACT
31
Math
28
English
32
Reading
32
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
60.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
61.3%
State Average
32.9%
Math
25.7%
State Average
22.6%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
59:1
Student Diversity
Female
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Black
42.4%
White
35.3%
Hispanic
12.7%
Two or more races
6.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
School Rankings
#1
Best Charter HS in District of Columbia
#2
Best Public HS in District of Columbia
#2
Best Public HS Teachers in District of Columbia
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Temple University
63 Students
University of Maryland - College Park
60 Students
Howard University
52 Students
George Washington University
50 Students
North Carolina A&T State University
49 Students
New York University
44 Students
George Mason University
37 Students
University of Pennsylvania
37 Students
Clark Atlanta University
37 Students
Morgan State University
33 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
52 Students
Business
46 Students
Biology
43 Students
Computer Science
30 Students
Political Science and Government
24 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
22 Students
Nursing
20 Students
Engineering
17 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
17 Students
Arabic Language and Literature
17 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/23/2025
Latin is a great school. Students get much more attention one-on-one than they would at any other public school in DC.
11/14/2024
Overall, Washington Latin has a good classical education system and has a great college readiness program. However, I feel as though the points students get from their classes that contribute to their GPA does not reflect how well a students is actually doing. There are so many amazing people at this school whose GPA does not reflect what they are actually capable of and I wish that could change.
7/12/2024
My high school experience was a rollercoaster of emotions, challenges, and growth. From the nervous excitement of entering freshman year to the bittersweet moments of graduation, I encountered a plethora of experiences that shaped me into the person I am today.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/6/2017
The whole experience is brilliant. I am a foreign exchange student from the UK, here at Latin as a senior and there is nothing like it...even the bins are brilliant!
5/29/2016
I've been here ever since 5th grade and rising junior at the moment. I've never been more happy with how my learning has increased and the great opportunities that I've been given here, internships over the summer, scholarships, opportunities to compete in debates against schools. These opportunitie...
12/3/2014
How can this school have a community rating of five? There are parents and children excluded from attending this school. There are children attending this school that don't reside in this community.
10/22/2014
Washington Latin has definitely made a lasting impression on my overall academic career, both in negative and positive ways. The community is close-knit and tight, which was both good and bad. The emphasis on classical education is a strong one; however, it often pushed other equally interesting and...
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Map
List Price Range
$217K - $1.6M
Homes For Sale
27
Average Home Value
$624,381
Median Lot Size
2,613 Sq Ft
% Renters
71%
Average Household Income
$103,890
% of College Grads
54.7%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
1,682 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
77.1%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Parks in this Area
Crispus Attucks Park
- Trails
- Events
Harry Thomas Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Carter G. Woodson Memorial Park
- Walking Paths
Noyes Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Bryant Street Dog Park
- Dog Park
Edgewood Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
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Washington Latin PCS - Upper School is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 in Washington, DC and is served by the Washington Latin Public Charter Schools in District of Columbia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 376 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Washington Latin PCS - Upper School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $624,381. Discover additional schools in the area, like Capital City Public Charter School, Friendship Ideal Academy, Washington Latin PCS, and more. Learn more about what Washington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Washington Latin PCS - Upper School.