Charter Sector Facts and Figures

In school year, 2019-20, 62 nonprofits operate 123 schools that educate students living in every ward in Washington, DC.  

Here are some highlights about DC's Public Charter School sector: 

• More families are choosing public school - both public charter and traditional schools

• Charter sector market share has stabilized in recent years, while citywide enrollment has increased

• Public charter schools serve a student body that is equally or at times more disadvantaged while outperforming the traditional school system (DC Public Schools)

• Proficiency for public charter schools has climbed every year for the last 8 years across virtually all subgroups

• DC PCSB has been committed to rigorous oversight, leading to closure or improvement of low-performing schools and expansion of high-performing schools

• DC PCSB oversight has focused on improving discipline and increasing attendance