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Notice of Request to Amend Charter Enrollment Ceiling Increase – Washington Yu Ying PCS
Due Date: May 15, 2023
Vote Date: June 26, 2023
The District of Columbia Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB) announces an opportunity for the public to comment on a request from Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School(Yu Ying PCS) to amend its charter by increasing its enrollment ceiling and opening a second facility. The school submitted its request on March 27, 2023.
Founded in school year (SY) 2008 – 09, Yu Ying PCS educates 630 students in grades prekindergarten (PK) 3 through 5 at a single facility located at 220 Taylor Street NE in Ward 5. Its mission is to “inspire and prepare young people to create a better world by challenging them to reach their full potential in a nurturing Chinese and English educational environment.”
The school seeks to increase its enrollment ceiling by 337 students beginning in SY 2024 – 25, reaching its maximum enrollment of 967 students by SY 2030 – 31. To accommodate the expansion, Yu Ying PCS proposes operating a second facility at 4301 Harewood Road NE in Ward 5. The school has a binding sale agreement to acquire the site. Grades PK3–K will be served at the new Harewood Road NE facility, whereas grades 1–5 will remain at the Taylor Street NE facility.
Related Files
OPC Notice (PDF, 85 KB)
ECI and Facility Application (PDF, 40 MB)