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District of Columbia International School

Public Charter School

Grades Served
in 2025-26 6–12

Grades Accepting
New Applicants in 2025-26 6–9

Address 1400 MAIN DRIVE NW Phone 202-808-9033 Who can I talk to about special education services at this school? Nivea Greene
[email protected]

This school offers a Chinese language program, a Spanish language program, and a French language program. You may apply to one, two or all three. No previous language experience is needed.

School Hours MTWTh: 8:15 a.m.-3:35 p.m.
F: 8:15 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Extended Hours MTWTh: 3:45 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
F: 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

After care available_{Contact school for details}

School Uniform Not Required

2019-20 STAR RATING

About this school

District of Columbia International School (DCI) is a high-performing public charter school serving over 1,600 students in grades 6-12. DCI inspires inquiring, engaged, knowledgeable, and caring secondary students. We center language learning to support students’ ability to navigate a multilingual world and take pride in being the only public school in the Washington, DC metropolitan area that makes the IB program accessible to every student through strong support systems.

Specialized Programs

Advanced Placement
Career and Technical Education
Dual College Enrollment
Dual Language/Immersion
International Baccalaureate
Interscholastic Sports
Restorative Justice Program
School Garden

Additional Enrichment Offered

DCI offers 50+ clubs and activities (lunch clubs, after-school clubs) and 14 sports (JV, Varsity, Girls, Boys, Co-ed)

Points of Pride

• DCI is an “IB for All” school committed to a global-minded curriculum that includes the Middle Years (MYP), Diploma (DP) and Career (CP) Programs.
• DCI fosters language learning to support students' ability to navigate a multilingual world by offering three tracks: Chinese, French, and Spanish.
• DCI believes that students should own their education. 100% of students engage in personalized learning projects by the time they graduate.

2023-24 DC CAPE INFORMATION N/A

Learn more about this school’s DC CAPE (previously known as PARCC and DC Science) results by visiting the DC School Report Card website.

Total 2023-24 Enrollment 1619 Student Demographics

26% Black/African-American

3% Asian

41% Hispanic / Latino

<1% Native American / Alaska Native

<1% Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander

20% White non-Hispanic

10% Multiracial

Lottery Preferences
1. Founders
2. Children of Staff
3. Sibling Attending
4. Sibling Offered
5. Sibling Attending (DCI-Member School)*
6. Sibling Offered (DCI-Member School)*

*Not applied to Gr. 6 Member School Applicants
School Resources
YouTube Channel
Additional Resources

PCSB School Profile

Historical Waitlist Information

2024-2025 LOTTERY

This school has multiple lottery options, please visit the historic waitlist page HERE for detailed data.

_{Federal and District law require equal access to services for students with special education needs and English Language Learners. For additional information, please contact the Office of the State Superintendent of Education at (202) 727-6436 or at [email protected].}

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