District of Columbia International School

Set in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia International School is a sizable senior high, overseen by District of Columbia International School. It educates 1,654 students across grades 6 through 12. That puts it 199% above the typical public school in District of Columbia, which averages around 553 students.

Operationally, District of Columbia International School answers to District of Columbia International School, which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.

On demographics, District of Columbia International School shows that the largest single group is Hispanic at 40%, but no single group is in the majority. The remainder breaks down as 26% Black, 21% White, 10% multiracial, 3% Asian. By comparison, District of Columbia as a whole is about 12% Hispanic, so the school skews noticeably more Hispanic than its surroundings.

In terms of school funding signals, District of Columbia International School lists 160 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 10.3:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 11.2:1 average.

In the broader community, District of Columbia reports that median household earnings sit near $109,870, about 64% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 12%. District of Columbia International School is one of 247 public schools in District of Columbia (combined enrollment of about 94,385 students).

The closest other public school is Takoma ES, roughly 0.6 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a downtown setting. As a public charter, District of Columbia International School runs on public funding but with greater curricular and operational autonomy than a typical district school.

Five-year trend. District of Columbia International School's enrollment has grew 106% since 2018, when it stood at 804 (now 1,654). Black enrollment moved from 39% to 26% across the same window. Class-load math has fell: from 12.8:1 in 2018 to 10.3:1 in 2025.

On allk12, members of the District of Columbia International School community share and discuss school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.