DC Prep PCS operates as a charter school network in Washington, D.C., serving 4,466 students across six schools consisting of three elementary and three middle school campuses. The district experienced dramatic growth, with enrollment increasing 107.9% from the prior year, indicating rapid expansion. The student-teacher ratio stands at 25.2:1 with 177 teachers on staff.
Academically, DC Prep PCS demonstrates mixed performance relative to state averages. Math proficiency reaches 25.8%, exceeding the District of Columbia average of 19.9%, while reading proficiency at 24.3% falls slightly below the state average of 25.4%. Chronic absenteeism presents a significant challenge at 36.4%, substantially higher than typical district levels.
The student population reflects concentrated economic need, with 65.2% classified as economically disadvantaged, 18.6% receiving special education services, and 4.2% identified as English learners. Racially, the enrollment is predominantly Black (89.7%), with 7.0% Hispanic and small percentages of other races.
Financially, DC Prep PCS operates with per-pupil spending of $4,820, below the state average of $5,871, despite maintaining a total budget of $55.7 million. The district's revenue structure is heavily weighted toward local funding at 93.6%, with federal sources comprising only 6.4%. This funding model creates resource constraints relative to comparable charter and traditional public school systems in the region.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 4, 2026.
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Total Students
4,466
Schools
6
Per-Pupil Spending
$4,820
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
25.8%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
MGP compares student growth to peers with similar starting points. A score of 50 indicates typical growth.
DC CAPE ELA proficiency rate
DC CAPE Math proficiency rate
About the STAR Framework:
The School Transparency and Reporting (STAR) Framework is DC's school accountability system. Schools earn points (0-100) based on academic achievement, student growth, attendance, and graduation outcomes. Higher scores indicate stronger overall performance.
Source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), DC School Report Card, 2024-25 School Year