Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs

3999 8th Street Se
Washington, DC 20032
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 382 students in grades 9-12, Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs 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 10:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50% in DC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs's student population of 382 students has grown by 83% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
382 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory 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 Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs is 0.00, 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
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
18%
Black
100%
64%
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White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
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.
0.00
70-79%
76%
This chart displays graduation rate of Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs and public school graduation rate of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs's ranking?
Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs 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).
What is the graduation rate of Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs?
The graduation rate of Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs is 70-79%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 76%.
How many students attend Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs?
382 students attend Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs?
Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs offer ?
Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs part of?
Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs is part of KIPP DC PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs located?
Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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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