SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

N/A

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

N/A%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

43%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts N/A compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

N/A%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

N/A%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

N/A%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

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Math Proficiency

N/A%
N/A%

ELA Proficiency

N/A%
N/A%

Science Proficiency

N/A%
N/A%

DC Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

70%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

13%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

1

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

0%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

0%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

0%
4%

AP Computer Science

0%
2%

AP Math

0%
3%

DC Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

51.97 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

6.26 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

28.03 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$122,270

DC Average: $123,202

Unemployment Rate

6.0%

DC Average: 7.2%

Median Home value

$691,991

DC Average: $765,179

Median Rent

$2,045 /mo

DC Average: $2,016

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

90.5%

DC Average: 92.9%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

13:1

DC Average: 11:1

Number of Teachers

29

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$57,172

Average for all teachers in Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts

Student to Counselor Ratio

300:1

DC Average: 277:1

Number of Support Staff

6

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

1

Nurses:

1

Social Workers:

2

Law Enforcement Officers:

0

Security Staff:

1

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

0%

DC Average: 62%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

96%

DC Average: 91%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

0

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

0

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

0

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

0

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

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Gender-Based

0

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$8567 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$1.83

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

0%

Native American

0%

Asian or Pacific Islander

0%

Black

93%

Latino

0%

Multiracial

6%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

0%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

0%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

0%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

0%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

0%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

0%

Gifted & Talented

0%

High Schools Nearest to Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts

Explore nearby high schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

Arlington Community High

  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Distance: 3.9 mi
Potomac High

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 18%
  • Distance: 4.9 mi
Washington-liberty High

  • Actual Test Scores: 78%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Distance: 4.9 mi
Alexandria City High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Distance: 5.5 mi
Wakefield High

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Distance: 5.6 mi
Suitland High

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Distance: 5.9 mi
International High School @ Langley Park

  • Actual Test Scores: 5%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Distance: 6.1 mi
Oxon Hill High

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Distance: 6.2 mi
Yorktown High

  • Actual Test Scores: 88%
  • Projected Test Scores: 63%
  • Distance: 6.7 mi
Bladensburg High

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Distance: 6.8 mi