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Public Charter Ward 6 8 to 12

Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts

475 SCHOOL STREET SW, Washington, DC

29.6%
ELA Proficiency
3.5%
Math Proficiency
11.8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
76%
Teacher Retention

Programs & Activities

Academic Programs

Advanced Placement Arts Integration Blended Learning Dual College Enrollment International Baccalaureate (IB)

Student Demographics

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

Black / African American 98%
Hispanic / Latino 1%
White 1%

Staff & Leadership

School Leader Experience
N/A
Teacher Retention Rate
76%

High School Outcomes

77.6%
Graduation Rate
10.2%
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
  • arts-integrated learning appeals to your child
  • your student is seeking advanced academic coursework
  • metro or bus accessibility matters to your family
  • you live in or near Ward 6

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 97%
Total Matches 143
Waitlist Length 5
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 Not available
Uniform Required Yes
Metro/Bus Access Yes
Metro: Federal Center SW;L'Enfant Plaza
Bus: .

Open House Dates

  • 📅 Jan.08, 2026 06:00pm-07:30pm
  • 📅 Jan.15, 2026 06:00pm-07:30pm
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