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Public Charter Ward 4 6 to 12

District of Columbia International School

1400 MAIN DRIVE NW, Washington, DC

56.8%
ELA Proficiency
33.8%
Math Proficiency
10.3:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
73%
Teacher Retention

Programs & Activities

Academic Programs

Advanced Placement Career and Technical Education Dual College Enrollment Dual Language JROTC International Baccalaureate (IB) Restorative Justice School Gardens

Student Demographics

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

Black / African American 26%
Hispanic / Latino 40%
White 21%
Asian 3%
Multiracial 10%

Staff & Leadership

School Leader Experience
N/A
Teacher Retention Rate
73%

High School Outcomes

94.8%
Graduation Rate
33.3%
College Readiness

This school may be a fit if…

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

  • your family values bilingual instruction
  • you are looking for an IB curriculum framework
  • your student is seeking advanced academic coursework
  • after-school care is important
  • metro or bus accessibility matters to your family
  • you prefer a school without a uniform requirement
  • you live in or near Ward 4

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.

Disclaimer: This platform provides informational comparisons and does not recommend or endorse specific schools. Always verify information directly with the school and through the official MySchoolDC website before making decisions.

Lottery Information

Match Rate 16%
Total Matches 281
Waitlist Length 1452
Equitable Access No

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

School Logistics

Before Care Not available
After Care Available
Uniform Required No
Metro/Bus Access Yes
Metro: Takoma
Bus: D40, D4X, D5X, D60, D6X, C87

Open House Dates

  • 📅 Jan.07, 2026 05:30pm-06:30pm
  • 📅 RSVP LINK
  • 📅 Jan.10, 2026 11:00am-12:00pm
  • 📅 RSVP Link
  • 📅 Jan.24, 2026 10:00am-11:00am
  • 📅 Feb.10, 2026 05:30pm-06:30pm
  • 📅 Mar.17, 2026 10:00am-11:00am
  • 📅 RSVP Link
  • 📅 Apr.25, 2026 10:00am-11:00am
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