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Public Charter Ward 2 5 to 12 Equitable Access Priority

BASIS DC PCS

410 8TH STREET NW, Washington, DC

77.9%
ELA Proficiency
67.7%
Math Proficiency
13.8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
73%
Teacher Retention

Programs & Activities

Academic Programs

Advanced Placement International Baccalaureate (IB) Restorative Justice

Student Demographics

Source: OSSE enrollment data. Percentages reflect the school's student population composition.

Black / African American 17%
Hispanic / Latino 11%
White 49%
Asian 7%
Multiracial 15%

Staff & Leadership

School Leader Experience
N/A
Teacher Retention Rate
73%

High School Outcomes

95%
Graduation Rate
78.7%
College Readiness

This school may be a fit if…

Parents often consider factors like these when researching schools. This is informational, not a recommendation.

  • you are looking for an IB curriculum framework
  • your student is seeking advanced academic coursework
  • before-school care is important
  • after-school care is important
  • metro or bus accessibility matters to your family
  • you prefer a school without a uniform requirement
  • your family may qualify for equitable access priority
  • you live in or near Ward 2

Data sources: Academic proficiency data from OSSE PARCC/STAR assessments. Lottery match rates from MySchoolDC results. Demographics from OSSE enrollment reports. Teacher data from OSSE educator reports. Last updated: December 22, 2025.

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Lottery Information

Match Rate 11%
Total Matches 139
Waitlist Length 1092
Equitable Match Rate 5%
Equitable Access Yes

Match rates are from the most recent MySchoolDC lottery results and may vary year to year.

School Logistics

Before Care Available
After Care Available
Uniform Required No
Metro/Bus Access Yes
Metro: Archives
Bus: D40, D4X, D10

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