The SEED PCS of Washington DC

Summary:

The SEED PCS of Washington DC is a public charter high school serving 248 students in grades 9-12 in Washington, DC. The school has a predominantly African American student population and has struggled academically, with low proficiency rates on standardized tests compared to the district and state averages.

Despite spending significantly more per student ($57,694 in 2021-2022) than nearby schools, The SEED PCS of Washington DC has consistently ranked in the bottom half of DC high schools, receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has also struggled to support certain student subgroups, such as female students and African American students, who have ranked in the bottom half of DC high schools in recent years. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be enough to improve outcomes without addressing other factors, such as curriculum, instruction, and school culture.

The SEED PCS of Washington DC is surrounded by other high-need schools serving predominantly African American and low-income student populations, such as Ron Brown College Preparatory High School, Maya Angelou PCS - Academy at DC Jail, and H.D. Woodson High School. These schools also struggle academically, with low proficiency rates and rankings, highlighting the broader challenges facing high-need schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools district.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

4300 C Street SE
Washington, DC 20019

(202) 248-7773

District: Seed Pcs

Per Pupil Expenditures: $65,302

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 252

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.0%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details The SEED PCS of Washington DC is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.45. (See more...)

Compare Details The SEED PCS of Washington DC is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.01. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (96%), Hispanic (4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The SEED PCS of Washington DC is 12. (See more...)

Compare The SEED PCS of Washington DC employs 21 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at The SEED PCS of Washington DC is $65,302.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for The SEED PCS of Washington DC

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile
2010	66.83	16^th	56	71.4%
2011	82.29	12^th	57	78.9%
2012	80.21	12^th	57	78.9%
2014	42.08	36^th	57	36.8%
2015	38.93	26^th	49	46.9%
2016	23.36	38^th	48	20.8%
2017	24.42	46^th	56	17.9%
2018	23.09	59^th	72	18.1%
2019	26.45	58^th	75	22.7%

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

Rank History for The SEED PCS of Washington DC

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Rank History for all high school students at The SEED PCS of Washington DC

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile
2010	62.23	10^th	30	66.7%
2011	70.40	9^th	31	71.0%
2012	83.49	6^th	31	80.6%
2014	86.52	6^th	35	82.9%
2017	28.59	24^th	34	29.4%
2018	29.04	21^st	34	38.2%
2019	29.97	22^nd	34	35.3%
2022	25.28	25^th	30	16.7%
2023	26.01	25^th	34	26.5%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at The SEED PCS of Washington DC

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	27.92	15^th	25	40.0%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at The SEED PCS of Washington DC

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.36	26^th	30	13.3%

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Rank History for high school Female students at The SEED PCS of Washington DC

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	26.86	25^th	32	21.9%
2019	25.14	27^th	31	12.9%

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Rank History for high school At Risk students at The SEED PCS of Washington DC

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	29.30	24^th	33	27.3%
2019	41.21	16^th	31	48.4%

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Rank History for high school Male students at The SEED PCS of Washington DC

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	29.45	23^rd	33	30.3%
2019	35.90	20^th	32	37.5%

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Rank History for high school African American students at The SEED PCS of Washington DC

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	28.24	26^th	34	23.5%
2019	33.55	22^nd	33	33.3%
2023	25.44	22^nd	27	18.5%

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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 The SEED PCS of Washington DC

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2000	0	70	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	71
2002	0	227	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	230
2003	0	227	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	230
2004	0	304	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	308
2005	0	318	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	321
2006	0	323	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	326
2007	0	323	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	327
2008	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2009	0	375	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	378
2010	1	334	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	337
2011	0	340	0	1	0	0	0	341
2012	0	341	0	3	0	0	0	344
2013	0	338	0	3	0	0	0	341
2014	0	340	0	2	0	0	0	342
2015	0	334	0	1	1	0	0	336
2016	0	351	0	1	0	0	0	352
2017	0	358	0	2	0	1	0	361
2018	1	358	0	3	0	1	0	363
2019	1	278	0	3	0	1	1	284
2020	0	230	0	5	0	1	1	237
2021	0	215	0	5	0	1	0	221
2022	0	233	0	6	0	1	0	240
2023	0	239	0	7	1	1	0	248
2024	0	242	0	10	0	0	0	252

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 The SEED PCS of Washington DC

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	71	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	230	n/a	n/a	78.3
2003	230	n/a	n/a	78.3
2004	308	32.0	9.6	n/a
2005	321	n/a	n/a	77.9
2006	326	30.0	10.9	n/a
2007	327	37.0	8.8	73.1
2008	0	34.0	0.0	n/a
2009	378	39.0	9.7	54
2010	337	46.0	7.3	77.4
2011	341	87.0	3.9	55.1
2012	344	60.0	5.7	67.7
2013	341	58.0	5.8	75.4
2014	342	45.0	7.6	99.1
2015	336	43.0	7.8	75
2016	352	39.0	9.0	64.8
2017	361	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	363	41.0	8.8	n/a
2019	284	37.0	7.6	n/a
2020	237	28.0	8.4	n/a
2021	221	25.0	8.8	n/a
2022	240	27.0	8.8	n/a
2023	248	29.0	8.5	n/a
2024	252	21.0	12.0	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 The SEED PCS of Washington DC

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	71	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	230	n/a	n/a	78.3
2003	230	n/a	n/a	78.3
2004	308	32.0	9.6	n/a
2005	321	n/a	n/a	77.9
2006	326	30.0	10.9	n/a
2007	327	37.0	8.8	73.1
2008	0	34.0	0.0	n/a
2009	378	39.0	9.7	54
2010	337	46.0	7.3	77.4
2011	341	87.0	3.9	55.1
2012	344	60.0	5.7	67.7
2013	341	58.0	5.8	75.4
2014	342	45.0	7.6	99.1
2015	336	43.0	7.8	75
2016	352	39.0	9.0	64.8
2017	361	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	363	41.0	8.8	n/a
2019	284	37.0	7.6	n/a
2020	237	28.0	8.4	n/a
2021	221	25.0	8.8	n/a
2022	240	27.0	8.8	n/a
2023	248	29.0	8.5	n/a
2024	252	21.0	12.0	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 The SEED PCS of Washington DC

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$49,334 (100.0%)	$49,334
2021	$3,299 (6.4%)	$48,056 (93.6%)	$51,355
2022	$4,746 (8.2%)	$52,949 (91.8%)	$57,694
2023	$6,557 (10.0%)	$58,746 (90.0%)	$65,302

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The SEED PCS of Washington DC

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 22^nd of 34 High schools	Ranks 25^th of 34 High schools	8.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Geometry (The SEED PCS of Washington DC)	8.1	1.5	6.6%
10th Grade Geometry (Seed Pcs)	7.9	1.5	6.4%
10th Grade Geometry (District Of Columbia)	12.2	6.7	5.5%
End of Course English II (The SEED PCS of Washington DC)	2.4	12.5	10.1%
End of Course English II (Seed Pcs)	2.4	12.5	10.1%
End of Course English II (District Of Columbia)	33.7	33.8	0.1%
End of Course Geometry (The SEED PCS of Washington DC)	7	1.5	5.5%
End of Course Geometry (Seed Pcs)	6.8	1.5	5.3%
End of Course Geometry (District Of Columbia)	17.2	12.8	4.4%
End of Course Algebra I (The SEED PCS of Washington DC)	7.1	3.5	3.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Seed Pcs)	7.1	3.5	3.6%
End of Course Algebra I (District Of Columbia)	55.8	17.2	38.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	284	248	12.7%
African American	278	239	14%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	7	133.3%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	1	0	100%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%

Schools Near The SEED PCS of Washington DC

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about The SEED PCS of Washington DC

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In the 2023-24 school year, 252 students attended The SEED PCS of Washington DC.

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Students at The SEED PCS of Washington DC are 96% African American, 4% Hispanic.

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