Serving 334 students in grades 5-8, Kipp Dc - Honor Academy Pcs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Dc - Honor Academy Pcs's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kipp Dc - Honor Academy Pcs 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 Kipp Dc - Honor Academy Pcs is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#123 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
98%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Dc - Honor Academy Pcs's ranking?
Kipp Dc - Honor Academy Pcs is ranked #123 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Kipp Dc - Honor Academy Pcs?
334 students attend Kipp Dc - Honor Academy Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Kipp Dc - Honor Academy Pcs students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Dc - Honor Academy Pcs?
Kipp Dc - Honor Academy Pcs has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kipp Dc - Honor Academy Pcs offer ?
Kipp Dc - Honor Academy Pcs offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Kipp Dc - Honor Academy Pcs part of?
Kipp Dc - Honor Academy Pcs is part of KIPP DC PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Dc - Honor Academy Pcs located?
Kipp Dc - Honor Academy Pcs is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 48 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.
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