KIPP DC PCS is a large charter school network operating 20 schools across the District of Columbia serving 15,157 students. The district experienced exceptional enrollment growth of 116.5% in the prior year, indicating rapid expansion. The network operates 11 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 2 high schools with 596 teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 25.4:1.
Academically, KIPP DC PCS demonstrates mixed performance relative to district averages. Reading proficiency stands at 30.0%, exceeding the DC average of 25.4%, while math proficiency at 17.3% falls below the state average of 19.9%. The graduation rate of 86.0% substantially outpaces the DC average of 77.6%. However, chronic absenteeism at 41.9% represents a significant challenge.
The student population is predominantly economically disadvantaged (71.1%) and primarily Black (96.8%), with 20.8% identified as students with disabilities and only 0.9% as English learners. Per-pupil spending of $4,522 remains considerably below the DC average of $5,871, despite a total budget of $212.8 million. Revenue composition shows heavy reliance on local funding (92.2%) with minimal federal support (7.8%), which is typical for DC charter schools operating outside traditional public school financing structures.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 4, 2026.
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Total Students
15,157
Schools
20
Per-Pupil Spending
$4,522
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
17.3%
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