Goodwill Excel Center PCS

Goodwill Excel Center PCS is a single-school charter district in Washington, D.C. serving 1,428 high school students as of the most recent reporting period. The district experienced dramatic enrollment growth of 235.2% from the prior year, indicating rapid expansion or a significant change in operational scale. The school operates with 18 teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 79.3:1, substantially higher than typical public school configurations.

The district serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 86.0% of students meeting low-income criteria. The student body is 94.0% Black and 5.0% Hispanic, with no English learners reported. Special education enrollment stands at 8.0%.

Academic performance metrics show significant gaps relative to state benchmarks. The graduation rate of 26.5% is substantially below the District of Columbia average of 77.6%. Chronic absenteeism at 87.0% represents a major operational challenge affecting instructional delivery and student engagement.

Financially, the district operates on substantially lower per-pupil spending of $1,700 compared to the state average of $5,871. The total budget of $8.7 million relies almost entirely on local revenue sources (99.8%), with minimal federal funding (0.2%). This funding structure, combined with the high student-teacher ratio, suggests resource constraints that may impact service delivery and support capacity.