Mindful Eye Logo
Log In
Explore District of Columbia Education

District of Columbia Schools

362 schools across 74 districts serving 118,551 students

School Counts

By Level

Preschools
206
Elementary
257
Middle
145
High
95

By Type

Public
120
Charter
144
Private
96

Quick Stats

2.8 / 5
Average School Rating
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
63%
Graduation Rate
77%
On Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Hispanic or Latino14%
White22%
Asian3%
Black or African American63%
Two or More Races4%
49%Female
51%Male
0%English Learners

Top Districts

DistrictEnrollmentSchoolsAvg. Rating
1,62815.0
51,5661183.0

Reported Incidents

Report an Incident

Community-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.

Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityModerateAdded 2d ago

DC Schools Host Drag Performance

Alleged incident in District Of Columbia Public Schools · District of Columbia

A public school district organized a drag queen performance for its high school students. This event was part of a Pride Month celebration held during the last month of the school year. It aimed to celebrate LGBTQ+ identities within the school community.

Occurred on June 3, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityModerateAdded 2d ago

District Sponsors Drag Performance

Alleged incident in District Of Columbia Public Schools · District of Columbia

The school district sponsored an event for LGBT students as part of its Pride Month celebrations. The event was advertised using an image of a drag performer.

Occurred on June 6, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
OtherHighAdded 2d ago

DC Scores Plummet, Gap Widens

Alleged incident in District Of Columbia Public Schools · District of Columbia

Public school students in Washington, D.C., experienced a significant decline in math and English proficiency. This drop occurred following pandemic-related school closures. The data also indicated a widening of the racial achievement gap within the district.

Occurred on September 6, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
OtherModerateAdded 2d ago

DC learning outcomes decline

Alleged incident in District Of Columbia Public Schools · District of Columbia

Educational proficiency in core subjects significantly declined in Washington D.C. following the implementation of strict pandemic-related lockdown measures. This indicates a substantial impact on student learning outcomes across the district.

Occurred on September 6, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityModerateAdded 2d ago

Schools survey gender identity

Alleged incident in District Of Columbia Public Schools · District of Columbia

A school district has been surveying young students about their sexual and gender identity. This practice has been ongoing for several years.

Occurred on October 28, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
View All Incidents