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The School for Ethics and Global Leadership

Alternative school · Grades 11–12

Washington, DC

1528 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 66% of independent schools nationwide

In Washington, District of Columbia, The School for Ethics and Global Leadership is an independent private school for students from 11th grade through 12th grade. About 143 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 66% of independent high schools nationwide. Enrollment is up about 581% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 120 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 11–12
Students
143
Teachers
27.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 57 girls, 86 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
120 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 66% of independent high schools nationwide (5 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 74% of independent high schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 478 independent high schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    21’11–1224’13–1424’15–1648’17–18143’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    11129
    1214

    Student body

    White74%
    Black8%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Asian6%
    Two or more races3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

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    What grades does The School for Ethics and Global Leadership serve?

    The School for Ethics and Global Leadership serves grades 11–12.

    How many students attend The School for Ethics and Global Leadership?

    About 143 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

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