Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill

709 12th Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 201 students in grades 9-10, Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-10
  • Enrollment: 201 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50% in DC
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

School Overview

Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill's student population of 201 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
201 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DC)
#132 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
6-9%
19%
15-19%
31%
≤5%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
18%
Black
99%
64%
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White
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13%
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in District of Columbia.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill and the public school average diversity score of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill's ranking?
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill is ranked #132 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill?
201 students attend Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill?
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill offer ?
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill part of?
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill is part of Digital Pioneers Academy PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill located?
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill is located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 3 other public schools located in Capitol Hill.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-10
  • Enrollment: 201 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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