Top Rankings
Friendship PCS School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,018 students in Friendship PCS School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in District Of Columbia.
Public High Schools in Friendship PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the District Of Columbia public high school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Public High School in Friendship PCS School District have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the District Of Columbia average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Friendship Pcs - Technology Preparatory High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in District Of Columbia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public high school average of 91% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
15 Schools
46 Schools
# Students
4,609 Students
23,689 Students
# Teachers
420 Teachers
2,013 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Friendship PCS School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#35 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
10%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.52
# American Indian Students
6 Students
31 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
310 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
121 Students
5,227 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
22%
# Black Students
4,425 Students
15,815 Students
% Black Students
96%
66%
# White Students
23 Students
2,133 Students
% White Students
n/a
9%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
9 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
579 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
448
-
# Students in K Grade:
317
-
# Students in 1st Grade:
338
-
# Students in 2nd Grade:
352
-
# Students in 3rd Grade:
357
-
# Students in 4th Grade:
359
5
# Students in 5th Grade:
360
133
# Students in 6th Grade:
377
737
# Students in 7th Grade:
369
718
# Students in 8th Grade:
314
738
# Students in 9th Grade:
367
7,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
255
5,534
# Students in 11th Grade:
220
4,296
# Students in 12th Grade:
176
3,841
# Ungraded Students:
-
250
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,968 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,711. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,466 is less than the state median of $31,603. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$129 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$99 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,968
$31,711
Spending / Student
$21,466
$31,603
Best Friendship PCS School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Friendship Pcs - Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4095 Minnesota Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 396-5500
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 396-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 661 students
Rank: #22.
Friendship Pcs - Technology Preparatory High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2705 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1681
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1681
Grades: 9-12
| 357 students
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
