Public Charter School Data

September 01, 2021

We are dedicated to creating an outstanding portfolio of public charter schools. We are steadfast in our approach to holding our schools to high standards to ensure that all students receive an education that thoroughly prepares them for college or career. In developing a strong portfolio of schools, we make as much data available to the public as possible and set tough but attainable accountability targets and standards for schools.

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Public charter schools are tuition-free, and open to all, while being committed to quality education.

More About Public Charter Schools

43,857

Students enrolled in DC Public Charter Schools

1

84% of students expressed satisfaction with their DC Public Charter School

13

Years of continuous growth in proficiency

47

47% of students attend DC Public Charter Schools

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DC PCSB provides oversight to 133 public charter schools, which are managed by 68 independently run nonprofit organizations called local education agencies.

Charter Sector Facts and Figures

DC's public charter schools continue to improve the lives of students.

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Student Enrollment

Get an overview of public charter school enrollment by grade, enrollment by school quality report tier, demographics, market share, number of schools and schools in each ward.

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PARCC Scores

Students at DC public charter schools continue to improve on the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness in College and Careers (PARCC) test.

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Charter School Growth and Closures

As the sole entity in Washington, DC with the power to open new public charter schools, close the low performing schools and expand the high performing schools, we are committed to giving students and parents more opportunities to attend great schools.

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Ward Factsheets

DC public charter schools have locations in seven out of eight DC Wards, and they are attended by students from all over the city. These Ward factsheets provide information on enrollment and schools in each Ward with public charter schools.

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Public Charter School Graduation Rates

View Public Charter School graduation rates from SY 19-20. Graduation rates are calculated by tracking the students who entered 9th grade and graduated from 12th grade within four or five years.

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