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Digital Pioneers Academy PCS

Open Since 2018 Grades 6-9
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Digital Pioneers Academy’s mission is to develop the next generation of innovators. We prepare scholars to meet or exceed the highest academic standards while cultivating the strength of character necessary to both graduate from four-year colleges and thrive in 21st-century careers.

709 12th St SE

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202-677-3522
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Principal - Digital Pioneers Academy

Mashea Ashton

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Principal - Digital Pioneers Academy

Mashea Ashton

Executive Director
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Sheree Lancaster

Homeless Coordinator
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Aliss Williams

Special Education Manager
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Alexis Brown

Parent Complaint Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator
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Mary Wells

Chair
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Johnny Taylor

Vice Chair
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Ryan Benjamin

Title XI Coordinator
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School Performance SY 2018-2019

Tier Ranking

Untiered

PMF Score

56.0%

Student Achievement

The School Quality Report measures various aspects of a school’s academic program, including student achievement in English language arts (ELA) and Math on the statewide assessment, PARCC. The percent is the number of students scoring College and Career Ready.

PARCC 4 + ELA

27.4%

PARCC 4 + Math

24.2%

Student Progress

The School Quality Report also measures student growth in ELA and Math on the PARCC assessment for one or two school years.

Growth on the state assessment in ELA

55.5%

Growth on the state assessment in Math

52.0%

School Environment

The School Quality Report also assesses the school environment using attendance, re-enrollment, retention or discipline rates. These indicators are predictors of future student achievement.

In-Seat Attendance

92.1%

Full Performance Reports

2019 School Quality Report (PMF)

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Student Makeup (SY 2018-19)

Total Student Enrollment

248

At-Risk Percentage

67%

Special Education

17%

Student Reports

SY 2019-20 Annual Report

Financial Information (Based on all the campuses in the School’s Network)

Net Assets

$132,992

Total Revenue

$3,883,240

Total Net Income

-$482,182

PCS Expense By Category

Our Financial Analysis Report breaks down public charter school expenditures into four categories – Occupancy, Personnel, Student Support, and General Expenses - and compares them to the sector median.

Personnel

62%

Occupancy

18%

General Expenses

13%

Student Support

18%

Financial Reports

FY19 Financial Analysis Report

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990

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FY20 Financial Statement

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FY21 Budget

Administration and Operations

February 17, 2022

SY 2021-22 Board Meetings Calendar

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February 17, 2022

SY 2021-22 School Calendar

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February 17, 2022

SY 2021-22 Employee Policies

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December 20, 2019

SY 2020-21 Student/Family Policies

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February 17, 2022

SY 2022-23 Student Enrollment Forms

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February 17, 2022

SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q1

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February 17, 2022

SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q2

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February 17, 2022

SY 2020-21 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q4

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