Washington Latin PCS

5200 2ND STREET NW
Washington, DC 20011

www.latinpcs.org

Charter School 383 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Washington Latin Public Charter School (PCS) Middle School, located in the Brightwood neighborhood of Washington, D.C., is a tuition-free, liberal arts-focused public charter school. The institution is rooted in the "classical tradition," emphasizing a rigorous academic curriculum that prioritizes critical thinking, logic, and the study of humanities. A hallmark of the school’s identity is its commitment to creating a diverse community of students and staff, aiming to reflect the demographic and socioeconomic landscape of the District of Columbia.

Beyond its academic core, the school places a significant emphasis on character development and citizenship. Students are encouraged to engage in the "Latin" experience, which often involves the study of Latin language and culture, as well as a focus on civic responsibility. The middle school serves as a bridge, fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for the transition to the school’s high school program, while promoting values such as integrity, respect, and community service.

383

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Latin PCS - MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	49
Black	91
Asian	14
Two or More	30

White
199 (52.0 %)
Black
91 (23.8 %)
Hispanic
49 (12.8 %)
Two or More
30 (7.8 %)
Asian
14 (3.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Washington Latin PCS
Phone:	(202)223-1111
Website:	http://www.latinpcs.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 99

Grade 6 93

Grade 7 95

Grade 8 96