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For Families

We understand the importance of finding a school that is the right fit for your family. Which is why we provide information to help families make the decision as easy as possible.

What is a Public Charter School?

Explore what a public charter school is and how it may be the best fit for your family.
About Public Charter Schools
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Apply for a School

Ready to apply for a school? Start the process.
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Transcript Requests

Request a transcript or employment verification by contacting our office.
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School Finances

Each year, DC PCSB conducts a comprehensive assessment of finances and operations at individual DC Public Charter Schools' finances.
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Equity Reports

These reports give our schools, families, and communities transparent and comparable information related to equity across all DC schools.
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Waitlist Data

This analysis is based on My School DC waitlist data for students who applied to the lottery by the PK-8 deadline.
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High School Graduation Requirements

Learn more about each school's graduation requirements and transcript audit policies.
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Charter Reviews and Renewals

The DC Public Charter School Board reviews school charters every five, 10, and 15 years.
Review the Reports
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Lead Testing

DC PCSB tested and installed lead filters on every drinking water source in every DC public charter school.
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School Information by Ward

These factsheets provide information by ward about public charter schools.
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Student Enrollment

Student enrollment data provides an overview of enrollment by grade, enrollment by school quality report tier, demographics, market share, number of schools and schools in each ward.
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High School Graduation Rates

Learn more about charter school graduation rates.
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Qualitative Site Reviews

These reviews consist of three major components: meetings with school leadership; unannounced school visits; and reviews of school board meetings and parent interactions.
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School Planning

The Public Charter School Board has the authority to coordinate, approve, revoke and/or deny a campus’s charter as well as its proposed amendments. Find a summary of new school openings, school closures, grade additions and reconfiguration changes, and approved relocation requests slated for the upcoming school year.

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School Planning

School Quality Report

Each year, DC PCSB evaluates the performance of every public charter school in the District. These evaluations are compiled into school quality reports, which are used to rank schools into Tiers 1, 2 or 3, with 1 being the best. This allows students and families to rate the quality of the schools achievement compared with other public charter schools across Washington, DC.
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Safe Passage Interactive Map

Click on the link to display the locations of initial safe passage priority areas in the District of Columbia designated by the School Safety and Safe Passage Working Group. You can view the schools, points of contact at each school, DDOT School Crossing Guards, and public transportation within each area to plan the safest route for students and families to travel to and from school.
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Residential Health & Safety Reports

These reports ensure that public charter schools operating residential programs provide a secure living environment that protects the health and safety of all students, as required by DC Code § 38–1802.04(c)(4).
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Inclement Weather Closures and Delays

View charter school closures and delays due to impending inclement weather.
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Find A School

Learn more about Public Charter Schools in DC to find the best fit for your family.
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