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:
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More families are choosing public school - both public charter and traditional schools
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Charter sector market share has stabilized in recent years, while citywide enrollment has increased
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Public charter schools serve a student body that is equally or at times more disadvantaged while outperforming the traditional school system (DC Public Schools)
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Proficiency for public charter schools has climbed every year for the last 8 years across virtually all subgroups
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DC PCSB has been committed to rigorous oversight, leading to closure or improvement of low-performing schools and expansion of high-performing schools
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DC PCSB oversight has focused on improving discipline and increasing attendance