Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning

908 Wahler Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 310 students in grades 6-8, Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning 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 9% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50% in DC
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning's student population of 310 students has grown by 158% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 72% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
310 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning 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 - Johenning is 0.04, 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)
#148 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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9%
19%
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14%
31%
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≤5%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
18%
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Black
98%
64%
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White
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13%
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning's ranking?
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning is ranked #148 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning?
310 students attend Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning?
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning offer ?
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning part of?
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning is part of Digital Pioneers Academy PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning located?
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 48 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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