Washington Launched Education Outcomes Dashboard
The city released a new interactive tool to track the career and salary progress of D.C. public and charter school graduates.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Secondary Education
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The District of Columbia government has unveiled an interactive database designed to track the economic and career paths of former students. The platform provides insights into wage trends and higher education outcomes to better understand economic mobility gaps in the city.
Why it matters
The dashboard aims to visualize economic mobility gaps to inform future educational support and interventions. By analyzing these outcomes, officials hope to refine strategies to better prepare students for the local labor market and future success.
Former students with post-baccalaureate degrees earn a median annual income of nearly $54,000, falling just short of the $55,000 D.C. living wage. The system includes data on 10 specific analysis briefs for students from the class of 2016 and beyond.
The players
Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education
This agency provides leadership and coordination for the District of Columbia public education system.
ETEP
This entity collaborated with city officials to develop the data-tracking software for student outcomes.
The details
Seven government agencies collaborated to develop the new software, which pulls data for graduates of Washington's public and charter schools. The tool offers 10 distinct analytical briefs covering median income, industry employment, and career attainment metrics for local alumni.
Timeline
The interactive dashboard officially launched on September 28, 2026.
The data includes graduates starting with the class of 2016.
The 2024-2025 academic year recorded a DCPS graduation rate of under 78%.
The city has set target goals for the Compact for 2043 initiative to reach completion by 2043.
Culture Shift
The database reflects a wider shift toward data-driven accountability in public education, aligning with the benchmarks set by the Compact for 2043. This initiative aims to ensure 90% of students graduate and 100% have a post-graduation plan by 2043.
Residents and parents can use the dashboard to identify which educational paths lead to higher earning potential in the local economy. This transparency helps families make informed decisions about post-secondary options and career preparation.
The takeaway
The data highlights a significant salary advantage for those who pursue education beyond a high school diploma. Students and families can use these findings to better navigate the connection between school performance and future financial stability.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest developments in local school metrics on the Secondary Education page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Washington Sun.
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