The District of Columbia Jail or the D.C. Central Detention Facility is a jail run by the District of Columbia Department of Corrections in Washington, D.C., United States. The Stadium–Armory station serves the D.C. Jail.
Dc Department Of Corrections serves 45 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dc Department Of Corrections ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dc Department Of Corrections's student population of 45 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
45 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dc Department Of Corrections is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
93%
62%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dc Department Of Corrections?
45 students attend Dc Department Of Corrections.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Dc Department Of Corrections students are Black, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dc Department Of Corrections?
Dc Department Of Corrections has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dc Department Of Corrections offer ?
Dc Department Of Corrections offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dc Department Of Corrections part of?
Dc Department Of Corrections is part of DC Jail Education Program School District.
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