Washington Latin PCS - Upper School

Washington Latin PCS - Upper School

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
5200 2nd St NW,  Washington, DC
4.1
4.7
376 Students
A+
Niche Grade

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%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
A
College Prep
A
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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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

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Test Scores

English
61.3%
State Average
32.9%
Math
25.7%
State Average
22.6%
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
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
Source: Niche

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
4.1 128 Reviews
5.0 Alum
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.
4.0 Senior
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.
5.0 Alum
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
4.7 27 Reviews
5.0 student
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!
5.0 student
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...
1.0 parent
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.
3.0 student
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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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 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 $620,358. 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.

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