Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy

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Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy ranks 14 th of 34 District Of Columbia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy is a public charter high school in Washington, DC, serving 661 students in grades 9-12, with a predominantly African American student body (97.73%).

Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy faces academic challenges, with test scores that are generally lower than the District of Columbia Public Schools and state averages across subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English II (24.5%) and Algebra I (5.2%) were significantly below the district (25.5% and 7%) and state (33.5% and 19.9%) averages. The school has consistently ranked in the middle to lower range of DC high schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school's performance is relatively stronger for African American students and low socioeconomic status students compared to other subgroups.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Eastern High School, Idea PCS, and The SEED PCS of Washington DC, have similar racial demographics and performance levels to Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy. Despite the relatively high spending per student at Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy, ranging from $25,499 to $28,468 over the past four school years, the school's academic performance does not seem to be commensurate with the level of funding, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

4095 Minnesota Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20019

(202) 396-5500

District: Friendship PCS

SchoolDigger Rank:
14^th of 34 District Of Columbia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $28,468

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 715

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.9%

Hispanic:

2.1%

American Indian:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy ranks better than 58.8% of high schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.32. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (96.9%), Hispanic (2.1%), American Indian (0.3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy is 10.5. (See more...)

Compare Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy employs 68 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy is $28,468.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy 14^th of 34 District Of Columbia public high schools. (See Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Friendship PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks Friendship PCS 19^th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile
2010	60.84	11^th	30	63.3%
2011	49.95	16^th	31	48.4%
2012	55.08	15^th	31	51.6%
2014	50.88	16^th	35	54.3%
2015	29.44	20^th	29	31.0%
2016	32.49	18^th	31	41.9%
2017	31.85	20^th	34	41.2%
2018	28.51	23^rd	34	32.4%
2019	30.10	21^st	34	38.2%
2022	27.59	20^th	30	33.3%
2023	33.75	14^th	34	58.8%
2024	38.32	14^th	34	58.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	34.79	16^th	26	38.5%
2019	31.90	13^th	25	48.0%
2024	33.45	7^th	10	30.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.54	9^th	30	70.0%
2024	50.13	8^th	28	71.4%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.67	1^st	1	0.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	27.26	24^th	32	25.0%
2019	31.28	18^th	31	41.9%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	28.86	25^th	33	24.2%
2019	35.57	19^th	31	38.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	29.53	22^nd	33	33.3%
2019	28.65	25^th	32	21.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	29.05	25^th	34	26.5%
2019	30.58	25^th	33	24.2%
2022	25.94	14^th	18	22.2%
2023	38.14	12^th	27	55.6%
2024	41.78	9^th	28	67.9%

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Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Enrollment information for Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	0
2008	0	1359	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1359
2009	0	1285	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1288
2010	1	1215	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	1219
2011	0	1226	0	3	0	0	2	0	1231
2012	4	1100	2	4	0	0	0	0	1110
2013	1	1033	0	1	1	3	1	0	1040
2014	0	913	0	1	0	0	0	0	914
2015	0	881	0	2	0	0	0	0	883
2016	0	809	0	1	0	0	0	0	810
2017	0	745	0	6	0	0	0	0	751
2018	0	677	0	8	0	0	0	0	685
2019	1	546	0	6	0	0	0	0	553
2020	0	497	0	11	0	0	0	0	508
2021	0	512	0	9	0	0	1	0	522
2022	4	637	1	9	1	0	2	0	654
2023	2	646	1	10	2	0	0	0	661
2024	1	693	1	15	2	1	1	1	715

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	1359	102.0	13.3	n/a
2009	1288	n/a	n/a	29.1
2010	1219	61.0	19.9	68.6
2011	1231	66.0	18.6	64.7
2012	1110	71.0	15.6	71
2013	1040	78.1	13.3	85.7
2014	914	63.2	14.4	99.7
2015	883	66.0	13.3	100
2016	810	65.0	12.4	99.8
2017	751	66.0	11.3	n/a
2018	685	19.0	36.0	n/a
2019	553	47.0	11.7	n/a
2020	508	46.1	11.0	n/a
2021	522	50.1	10.4	n/a
2022	654	56.0	11.6	n/a
2023	661	64.0	10.3	n/a
2024	715	68.0	10.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	1359	102.0	13.3	n/a
2009	1288	n/a	n/a	29.1
2010	1219	61.0	19.9	68.6
2011	1231	66.0	18.6	64.7
2012	1110	71.0	15.6	71
2013	1040	78.1	13.3	85.7
2014	914	63.2	14.4	99.7
2015	883	66.0	13.3	100
2016	810	65.0	12.4	99.8
2017	751	66.0	11.3	n/a
2018	685	19.0	36.0	n/a
2019	553	47.0	11.7	n/a
2020	508	46.1	11.0	n/a
2021	522	50.1	10.4	n/a
2022	654	56.0	11.6	n/a
2023	661	64.0	10.3	n/a
2024	715	68.0	10.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,156 (13.4%)	$20,353 (86.6%)	$23,509
2020	$2,489 (9.8%)	$23,011 (90.2%)	$25,499
2021	$3,097 (11.6%)	$23,684 (88.4%)	$26,781
2022	$4,423 (17.4%)	$20,957 (82.6%)	$25,380
2023	$5,598 (19.7%)	$22,870 (80.3%)	$28,468

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 21^st of 34 High schools	Ranks 14^th of 34 High schools	20.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade Geometry (Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy)	0	10.3	10.3%
9th Grade Geometry (Friendship PCS)	0	9.7	9.7%
9th Grade Geometry (District Of Columbia)	27.1	22.1	5%
End of Course English II (Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy)	10.4	25.2	14.8%
End of Course English II (Friendship PCS)	22.9	24.7	1.8%
End of Course English II (District Of Columbia)	33.7	33.8	0.1%
End of Course Geometry (Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy)	3.4	10.3	6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Friendship PCS)	5.7	7.9	2.2%
End of Course Geometry (District Of Columbia)	17.2	12.8	4.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	553	661	19.5%
African American	546	646	18.3%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	6	10	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	2	100%
Two or More Races	0	0

Schools Near Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DC CAPE English Language Arts (2024)			DC CAPE Mathematics (2024)			DC CAPE English II (2024)	DC CAPE Algebra I (2024)			DC CAPE Geometry (2024)			DC CAPE English I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DC CAPE English Language Arts 6th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 7th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 8th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 6th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 7th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 8th Grade	DC CAPE English II End of Course	DC CAPE Algebra I 8th Grade	DC CAPE Algebra I 9th Grade	DC CAPE Algebra I End of Course	DC CAPE Geometry 9th Grade	DC CAPE Geometry 10th Grade	DC CAPE Geometry End of Course	DC CAPE English I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	4095 Minnesota Avenue NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	Friendship PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 396-5500	715	68	10.5		1 (0.1%)	693 (96.9%)	15 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	38.3	14^th of 34 public high schools	58.8%		33.7	14^th of 34 public high schools	58.8%								24.5		5.3	5.2	11.8	11.4	10.1	23.5	$28,468	$5,598	$22,870
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy	Public, Charter	6-12	3701 Hayes Street NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	Cesar Chavez PCS for Public Policy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 398-2230	399	43	9.2		1 (0.3%)	357 (89.5%)	35 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	36.7	15^th of 34 public high schools	55.9%		36	11^th of 34 public high schools	67.6%	4	13.5	22.8	23.5	5.5	10.7	5.3	27.3	25.0		4.9				26.2	$31,072	$5,914	$25,159
Idea Pcs	Public, Charter	9-12	1027 45th Street NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	Idea Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 399-4750	309	28	11.0		0 (0.0%)	291 (94.2%)	16 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	29.2	19^th of 34 public high schools	44.1%		25	27^th of 34 public high schools	20.6%	8							15.9			1.9		5.9	4.0	19.0	$39,420	$10,717	$28,704
The SEED PCS of Washington DC	Public, Charter	9-12	4300 C Street SE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	Seed Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 248-7773	252	21	12.0		0 (0.0%)	242 (96.0%)	10 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														6.5	$65,302	$6,557	$58,746
Ron Brown College Preparatory High School	Public	9-12	4800 Meade St. NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 729-4343	161	29	5.5		0 (0.0%)	152 (94.4%)	5 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	26.5	23^rd of 34 public high schools	32.4%		18	33^rd of 34 public high schools	2.9%	10							17.9							12.5	$53,510	$5,447	$48,064
H.D. Woodson High School	Public	9-12	540 55th St. NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 939-2030	544	51	10.6		1 (0.2%)	508 (93.4%)	34 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24.9	26^th of 34 public high schools	23.5%		22.6	30^th of 34 public high schools	11.8%	4							12.4		2.1	2.1				17.0	$33,680	$4,403	$29,277
Phelps Architecture Construction and Engineering High School	Public	9-12	704 26th St. NE	Washington	20002	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 729-4360	310	30	10.1		3 (1.0%)	276 (89.0%)	26 (8.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	41.1	11^th of 34 public high schools	67.6%		29.6	21^st of 34 public high schools	38.2%	10							39.4		7.2	7.1	6.7		2.5	38.0	$32,298	$3,866	$28,432
Maya Angelou PCS - High School	Public, Charter	9-12	5600 East Capitol Street NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	Maya Angelou PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 379-4335	224	21	10.6		1 (0.4%)	221 (98.7%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17.1	33^rd of 34 public high schools	2.9%		21.1	31^st of 34 public high schools	8.8%	2							5.1			2.6					$44,866	$7,326	$37,540
Eastern High School	Public	9-12	1700 East Capitol St. NE	Washington	20003	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 698-4500	866	78	11.1		21 (2.4%)	779 (90.0%)	53 (6.1%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.0%)	23.6	28^th of 34 public high schools	17.6%		31.5	19^th of 34 public high schools	44.1%	9							21.2				1.2	1.0	1.0	9.3	$27,913	$4,070	$23,843
DC Department of Corrections	Public	9-12	1901 D Street SE	Washington	20003	District Of Columbia	DC Jail Education Program	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(202) 698-4932	41	12	3.4		0 (0.0%)	40 (97.6%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy

How many students attend Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 715 students attended Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy?

Students at Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy are 97% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Is Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy a good school?

Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy ranks 14^th of 34 District Of Columbia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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