Serving 690 students in grades 5-12, Basis Dc Pcs ranks in the top 5% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in DC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Basis Dc Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Basis Dc Pcs's student population of 690 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
690 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
School Rankings
Basis Dc Pcs ranks within the top 5% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Basis Dc Pcs is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#10 out of 220 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
19%
63%
White
49%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
76%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basis Dc Pcs's ranking?
Basis Dc Pcs is ranked #10 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Basis Dc Pcs often compared to?
Basis Dc Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Basis Dc Pcs?
The graduation rate of Basis Dc Pcs is 90%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 76%.
How many students attend Basis Dc Pcs?
690 students attend Basis Dc Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Basis Dc Pcs students are White, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Basis Dc Pcs?
Basis Dc Pcs has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Basis Dc Pcs offer ?
Basis Dc Pcs offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Basis Dc Pcs part of?
Basis Dc Pcs is part of BASIS DC PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Basis Dc Pcs located?
Basis Dc Pcs is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
School Reviews
4 2/16/2023
There are plenty of extracurricular activities to choose from including lots of clubs offered each semester. The building is what it is, but the location is fantastic and makes up for the school being in what looks like an office building--though I can assure you our daughter doesn't think that her school feels like an office building. She thinks her school feels like school! Alexander Rose-Henig, the head of the school, is very responsive and accessible and seems to know every child by their first name.
2 3/17/2016
This is a very poorly run organization. Corporate sends a new head of school every year so there is very little consistency from year to year. It feels like the DC campus is a training center for Administrators. The academic course load is rigorous, great if your child is genius but if not it will be a tough year. Rules are inflexible and very little support is provided students until they are failing. By the time is a student is in 7th grade, they only have one elective for either art, music or phys ed. Wish we had chosen differently.
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