Data
Public Charter School Data
At DC PCSB, we are committed to building and sustaining a quality portfolio of public charter schools. We hold schools to rigorous standards to ensure every student is prepared for success in college, career, and life.
Transparency is a cornerstone of our work. To support informed decision-making and public trust, we make extensive data available to families, educators, and community members. We also set clear, ambitious, and achievable accountability targets for all schools.
This page is your gateway to that data—explore, analyze, and learn more about DC’s public charter schools.
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School’s Annual Reports
Annual reports provide insight into each public charter school’s academic offerings, parent engagement efforts, student outcomes, and relevant data, and more. Created for a variety of stakeholders, these annual reports give public charter schools the opportunity to elaborate on the merits of their programs. Every public charter school Local Education Agency (or LEA) is required to create and submit an annual report to the DC Public Charter School Board annually. View current and past reports below.
Student Enrollment
The number of students enrolled in public schools in Washington, DC in the 2024-25 school year increased slightly compared to 2023-24 enrollment, with 99,652 students enrolled in District public and public charter schools according to preliminary data released by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE).
Enrollment Data
The charts below provide an overview of enrollment by grade, enrollment by school quality report tier, demographics, market share, number of schools and schools in each ward. OSSE’s annual audited enrollment data is available.
PCS Enrollment by Grade Each School Year
| Grade | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PK3 | 2,950 | 3,081 | 2,977 |
| PK4 | 3,271 | 3,347 | 3,305 |
| K | 3,291 | 3,179 | 3,197 |
| Grade 1 | 3,187 | 3,117 | 2,980 |
| Grade 2 | 3,069 | 3,061 | 2,938 |
| Grade 3 | 2,814 | 2,871 | 2,852 |
| Grade 4 | 2,671 | 2,616 | 2,727 |
| Grade 5 | 2,846 | 2,831 | 2,803 |
| Grade 6 | 3,240 | 3,290 | 3,248 |
| Grade 7 | 2,984 | 3,097 | 3,179 |
| Grade 8 | 2,869 | 2,883 | 3,017 |
| Grade 9 | 2,879 | 2,909 | 2,859 |
| Grade 10 | 2,078 | 2,098 | 2,195 |
| Grade 11 | 1,696 | 1,887 | 1,923 |
| Grade 12 | 1,356 | 1,497 | 1,687 |
| Adult | 5,154 | 5,551 | 5,724 |
| Ungraded | 250 | 251 | 250 |
| Students with Disabilities | 6,042 | 7,479 | 7,927 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 54.48% | 52.86% | N/A |
| Total | 46,605 | 47,566 | 47,861 |
PCS Demographics by School Year
| Category | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 70.0% | 69.0% | 68.3% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 17.9% | 19.1% | 16.8% |
| White | 7.8% | 7.7% | 7.7% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| American Indian or Alaska | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.2% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| At-Risk | 43.1% | 42.9% | 46.0% |
| Economically Disadvantaged | |||
| English Language Learners | 8.3% | 8.7% | 8.8% |
| Special Education |
133 Campuses Educate Students in Grade PK-12, Adult Learners, and Alternative Accountability Schools
| Grades | Number of Campuses in SY 2022-23 | Number of Campuses in SY 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Educates Early Childhood | 67 | 67 |
| Educates Elementary | 90 | 92 |
| Educates Middle School | 52 | 52 |
| Educates High School | 22 | 22 |
| Educates Adult | 9 | 9 |
| Educates Alternative Accountability | 10 | 10 |
Public Charters Schools By Ward
| Ward | Number of public charter schools in SY 2022-23 | Number of Public Charter Schools in SY 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Ward 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Ward 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Ward 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Ward 4 | 19 | 19 |
| Ward 5 | 36 | 36 |
| Ward 6 | 15 | 15 |
| Ward 7 | 26 | 25 |
| Ward 8 | 27 | 27 |
PK3-12 At-Risk* Percentages By School Year
| School Year | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| At-Risk (#) | 22,647 | 21,848 | 21,905 |
| Not-at-Risk (#) | 23,711 | 25,453 | 25,620 |
| % At-Risk | 48.9% | 46.2% | 46.1% |
Attendance and Discipline
For families, the attendance and discipline performance of their child’s school is important. Each day, we collaborate with our public charter schools to incorporate common-sense policies aimed at increasing attendance and improving discipline across the school districts. Transparency is our most important tool: We share information among schools to encourage better performance, and, in turn, we provide more information to parents and students.
Statewide Assessment Results
Beginning in the 2023-24 school year, DC has implemented a new name for its general statewide assessment system, which includes assessments in English language arts/literacy (ELA), mathematics and science. The District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessments of Progress in Education (DC CAPE) include the DC ELA assessment (DC ELA), the DC Math assessment (DC Math) and the DC Science assessment (DC Science). Together, these assessments create a comprehensive system that provides important information on students’ progress and proficiency relative to DC’s educational standards.
These assessments are essential tools for understanding students’ academic growth, identifying areas of strength, and pinpointing where additional support may be needed. They provide valuable data to help educators, policymakers, and families make informed decisions about students’ learning experiences and future needs.
2025 DC CAPE Results
During the 2024-25 school year, DC students in grades 3-8 and in eligible high school courses saw ELA and math proficiency rates increase across all student groups, increased average ELA and math proficiency rate by school campus by 3.6%, and the percentage of students approaching, meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations increased to 57.9% in ELA and 47.5% in math.
2024 DC CAPE Results
During the 2023-24 school year, DC students in grades 3-8 and in eligible high school courses saw ELA proficiency rates increase at 54 school campuses across all student groups, increased average ELA proficiency rate by school campus by 3.76%, increased math scores or maintained them for 69 school campuses across all student groups, and increased the average math proficiency rate by school campus by 3.14%
2023 PARCC Results
During the 2022-23 school year, the number of students in grades 3-8 who scored at or above level 4 increased by 4.1 percentage points in ELA and 2.7 percentage points in math, and the number of students in grades 9-12 who scored at or above level 4 increased by 1.4 percentage point in ELA and decreased by 1.0 percentage points in math.
2022 PARCC Results
During the 2021-22 school year, the number of students in grades 3-8 who scored at or above level 4 decreased by 10 percentage points in ELA and 13 percentage points in math, and the number of students in grades 9-12 who scored at or above level 4 decreased by 1.7 percentage point in ELA and 6.7 percentage points in math.
2019 PARCC Results
In 2019, public charter students earning college and career-ready scores (Level 4 or 5) increased by 2.7 percentage points on the English language arts (ELA) assessment and by 0.3 percentage points on the math assessment.
Public Charter School Graduation Rates
Explore the latest graduation rates for DC public charter schools. These rates reflect the percentage of students who began 9th grade and graduated within four or five years.
Graduation rates are calculated by tracking the students who entered 9th grade for the first time and graduated within four or five years. And as part of its oversight, we verify that 9th-grade students are on track to graduate in four years and that 12th-grade students have met the school’s graduation requirements. To learn more about the Transcript Audit Policy click here.
We also evaluate a school’s performance on multiple measures, including 4- and 5- year graduation rates, which are both indicators of whether or not a student is ready for college or the workforce on its School Quality Report. Which can be found on the school’s individual profile pages.
| Campus | 4-year ACGR (%) | 5-year ACGR (%) | Change from SY 2022-23 to SY 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BASIS DC PCS | 97.9 | 100 | -2.1 |
| Capital City PCS | 86.2 | 92.2 | -2.8 |
| Cesar Chavez PCS for Public Policy | 67.6 | 91.1 | -10.5 |
| Digital Pioneers Academy PCS – Capitol Hill | 82.7 | n<10 | First or Second Graduating Class |
| District of Columbia International School | 94.8 | 94.5 | 7.8 |
| E.L. Haynes PCS – High School | 94.9 | 93.2 | -2.1 |
| Friendship PCS – Technology Preparatory High School | 95.4 | 95.1 | 11.2 |
| Friendship PCS – Collegiate Academy | 81.4 | 77.2 | -0.2 |
| Girls Global Academy PCS | 77.5 | 83.3 | First or Second Graduating Class |
| Goodwill Excel Center PCS | 26.5 | 18.5 | 11.7 |
| IDEA PCS | 87.5 | 77.1 | 38.3 |
| Kingsman Academy PCS | 36.7 | 38 | -7.2 |
| KIPP DC – Legacy College Preparatory PCS | 86.4 | 90.3 | -10 |
| KIPP DC – College Preparatory PCS | 86.4 | 85.9 | -0.1 |
| Maya Angelou PCS – High School | 73.4 | 63.4 | 30 |
| Paul PCS – International High School | 93.7 | 96 | 2.9 |
| Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts | 77.6 | 82.9 | 0.3 |
| The SEED PCS of Washington DC | 73.8 | 84.3 | -1.2 |
| St. Coletta Special Education PCS | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| The Sojourner Truth School PCS | n<10 | n<10 | n<10 |
| Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS | 74.4 | 90.6 | 6.8 |
| Washington Latin PCS – Upper School | 94.2 | 98.7 | -3.7 |
| Washington Leadership Academy PCS | 91.9 | 96.4 | 6 |
Lead Testing Results
Annual Water Testing for Lead
During SY 2024-2025, DC PCSB installed lead filters on every drinking water source in every DC public charter school. 1,807 devices (3,614 samples) were tested for lead in public charter schools in Spring 2025. Of those devices, six of them had elevated lead levels. Those devices were taken out of service and remediated. Whenever high lead levels are detected in water sources swift action is taken, which may include installing filters, replacing plumbing fixtures, or switching to bottled water while issues are resolved.
Each year DC PCSB tests all drinking water sources to ensure lead levels are lower than 5 parts per billion, the safe level the city recommends for drinking water in schools per the Childhood Lead Exposure Prevention Amendment Act of 2017.
The types of devices tested included:
- Drinking water fountains
- Health suite sinks
- Staff break room sinks
- Icemakers
- Kitchen sinks used for food preparation
- Classroom sinks in early PK and K classroom
DC PCSB began testing drinking water sources in public charter schools in 2016. We are committed to ensuring that students have access to safe drinking water. DC PCSB oversees and manages the process to install filters, test for lead, label, and place signage on each device in public charter schools. This complies with the Childhood Lead Exposure Prevention Amendment Act of 2017,
View the 2025 results of the lead testing at all DC public charter schools.