Top Rankings
KIPP DC 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 1,151 students in KIPP DC PCS School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in District Of Columbia.
Public High Schools in KIPP DC PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the District Of Columbia public high school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Public High School in KIPP DC PCS School District have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the District Of Columbia average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kipp Dc - College Preparatory Pcs, with 87% 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
20 Schools
46 Schools
# Students
7,361 Students
23,689 Students
# Teachers
596 Teachers
2,013 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
KIPP DC 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% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
10%
Graduation Rate
85%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.52
# American Indian Students
6 Students
31 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
310 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
124 Students
5,227 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
22%
# Black Students
7,190 Students
15,815 Students
% Black Students
98%
66%
# White Students
20 Students
2,133 Students
% White Students
n/a
9%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
9 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
579 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,062
-
# Students in K Grade:
628
-
# Students in 1st Grade:
626
-
# Students in 2nd Grade:
568
-
# Students in 3rd Grade:
568
-
# Students in 4th Grade:
574
5
# Students in 5th Grade:
592
133
# Students in 6th Grade:
570
737
# Students in 7th Grade:
529
718
# Students in 8th Grade:
493
738
# Students in 9th Grade:
310
7,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
337
5,534
# Students in 11th Grade:
256
4,296
# Students in 12th Grade:
248
3,841
# Ungraded Students:
-
250
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,911 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 $34,345 is higher than the state median of $31,603. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$213 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$253 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,911
$31,711
Spending / Student
$34,345
$31,603
Best KIPP DC PCS School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kipp Dc - College Preparatory Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Brentwood Parkway Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 678-2527
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 678-2527
Grades: 9-12
| 769 students
Rank: #22.
Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3999 8th Street Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9170
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9170
Grades: 9-12
| 382 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.
