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Private High School Minority Statistics in District Of Columbia

Name: District Of Columbia Average Students of Color Trends (High School)
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District Of Columbia private high schools are composed of 46% minority students (2026-27).

The private high schools in District Of Columbia with the highest percentage of minority students are listed below.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# DC Schools Ranked: 28
Top 20 Range (% Students Of Color): 36%–100%
DC School Avg.: 62%
National School Avg.: 25%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# DC Schools Ranked: 28
Top 20 Range (% Students Of Color): 36%–100%
DC School Avg.: 62%
National School Avg.: 25%

District Of Columbia Average Students of Color (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: (-8.7%) (-4% since 2016)

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Year	National avg	District Of Columbia (DC) avg
2025	32%	42% (▲ 4 pp)
2024	31%	38% (▼ 1 pp)
2023	31%	39% (▼ 2 pp)
2022	30%	41% (▲ 2 pp)
2021	30%	39% (▲ 4 pp)
2020	29%	35% (▼ 5 pp)
2019	29%	40% (▲ 3 pp)
2018	28%	37% (▼ 9 pp)
2017	30%	46% (— 0 pp)
2016	30%	46% (▲ 1 pp)
2015	30%	45%

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — District Of Columbia (% students of color range: 36%–100%, avg 62%)

Students Color Range: 16.12% 100% Avg. Students Color: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the District Of Columbia average private high schools minority students?

The District Of Columbia average private high schools minority students is 46% for 2026-27.

What are the private high schools with the highest percentage of minority students in District Of Columbia?

The top ranked private high schools in District Of Columbia include Academia De La Recta Porta Icds, Kennedy Institute and Kuumba Learning Center & Preparatory School of the Arts.

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