KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS

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KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS ranks 25 th of 34 District Of Columbia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS is a public charter high school located in Washington, DC, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 769 students. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with 97.79% of students identifying as African American in the 2022-2023 school year.

While Eastern High School and Luke C. Moore High School have lower rankings and test scores, KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS has shown a mixed academic performance compared to the District of Columbia Public Schools and state averages. The school has ranked highly in the past, but its performance has declined in recent years, ranking 25th out of 34 DC high schools in the 2023-2024 school year with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school has shown strong performance for certain student subgroups, particularly Special Education students and "At Risk" students, ranking 2nd and 3rd out of DC high schools in those categories, respectively, in the 2018-2019 school year.

Compared to nearby schools like Benjamin Banneker High School, which consistently ranks among the top schools in the district, KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS lags behind in academic performance. Additionally, while KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS has a predominantly African American student population, nearby schools like Girls Global Academy PCS have more diverse racial makeups. The school's relatively high per-student spending of $28,422 in the 2022-2023 school year may indicate a focus on providing resources and support to its students, but it will be important to examine how this spending is translating into academic outcomes and whether it is being used effectively to support student success.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1405 Brentwood Parkway NE
Washington, DC 20002

(202) 678-2527

District: KIPP Dc Pcs

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $28,422

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 696

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.0%

Hispanic:

2.9%

American Indian:

0.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS ranks worse than 73.5% of high schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.78. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97%), Hispanic (2.9%), American Indian (0.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS is 11.8. (See more...)

Compare KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS employs 58.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS is $28,422.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS 25^th of 34 District Of Columbia public high schools. (See KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

KIPP Dc Pcs:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Dc Pcs 38^th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS

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Rank History for all students at KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile
2012	75.65	8^th	31	74.2%
2014	90.21	4^th	35	88.6%
2015	57.99	7^th	29	75.9%
2016	74.99	5^th	31	83.9%
2017	70.04	6^th	34	82.4%
2018	45.90	10^th	34	70.6%
2019	64.07	8^th	34	76.5%
2022	34.16	13^th	30	56.7%
2023	31.91	18^th	34	47.1%
2024	25.78	25^th	34	26.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	38.12	13^th	26	50.0%
2019	81.57	2^nd	25	92.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.37	15^th	30	50.0%
2024	25.72	24^th	28	14.3%

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Rank History for Female students at KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	59.50	11^th	32	65.6%
2019	67.90	8^th	31	74.2%

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Rank History for At Risk students at KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	59.21	8^th	33	75.8%
2019	79.65	3^rd	31	90.3%
2022	39.03	10^th	19	47.4%

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Rank History for Male students at KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	32.38	19^th	33	42.4%
2019	59.19	8^th	32	75.0%

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Rank History for African American students at KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	57.42	11^th	34	67.6%
2019	74.16	5^th	33	84.8%
2023	35.32	13^th	27	51.9%
2024	22.79	24^th	28	14.3%

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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 KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	0	117	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	117
2011	0	211	0	0	0	0	0	211
2012	0	330	0	0	0	0	0	330
2013	0	389	0	3	0	0	7	399
2014	0	420	0	1	0	0	3	424
2015	0	450	0	1	0	0	3	454
2016	0	505	0	0	0	0	0	505
2017	0	586	1	7	0	0	0	594
2018	0	710	1	2	0	0	0	713
2019	0	795	1	6	0	0	0	802
2020	0	812	1	7	0	0	0	820
2021	0	870	1	10	0	0	0	881
2022	0	853	0	15	0	0	0	868
2023	1	752	0	16	0	0	0	769
2024	0	675	0	20	1	0	0	696

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 KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	117	9.0	13.0	85.5
2011	211	14.0	15.0	80.1
2012	330	24.0	13.7	81.2
2013	399	33.0	12.0	74.7
2014	424	34.4	12.3	99.3
2015	454	38.0	11.9	99.3
2016	505	46.0	10.9	99.4
2017	594	54.8	10.8	n/a
2018	713	61.3	11.6	n/a
2019	802	76.0	10.5	n/a
2020	820	74.9	10.9	n/a
2021	881	77.0	11.4	n/a
2022	868	82.2	10.5	n/a
2023	769	64.7	11.8	n/a
2024	696	58.9	11.8	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 KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	117	9.0	13.0	85.5
2011	211	14.0	15.0	80.1
2012	330	24.0	13.7	81.2
2013	399	33.0	12.0	74.7
2014	424	34.4	12.3	99.3
2015	454	38.0	11.9	99.3
2016	505	46.0	10.9	99.4
2017	594	54.8	10.8	n/a
2018	713	61.3	11.6	n/a
2019	802	76.0	10.5	n/a
2020	820	74.9	10.9	n/a
2021	881	77.0	11.4	n/a
2022	868	82.2	10.5	n/a
2023	769	64.7	11.8	n/a
2024	696	58.9	11.8	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 KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,044 (8.7%)	$21,528 (91.3%)	$23,573
2020	$1,975 (7.9%)	$23,157 (92.1%)	$25,132
2021	$2,077 (8.8%)	$21,484 (91.2%)	$23,560
2022	$6,280 (21.1%)	$23,471 (78.9%)	$29,751
2023	$3,053 (10.7%)	$25,369 (89.3%)	$28,422

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 8^th of 34 High schools	Ranks 18^th of 34 High schools	29.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade Geometry (KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS)	40.5	14.3	26.2%
9th Grade Geometry (KIPP Dc Pcs)	40.5	14.3	26.2%
9th Grade Geometry (District Of Columbia)	27.1	22.1	5%
10th Grade Geometry (KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS)	22.8	1.4	21.4%
10th Grade Geometry (KIPP Dc Pcs)	22.7	2.1	20.6%
10th Grade Geometry (District Of Columbia)	12.2	6.7	5.5%
End of Course English II (KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS)	31.8	25.8	6%
End of Course English II (KIPP Dc Pcs)	31.8	21.3	10.5%
End of Course English II (District Of Columbia)	33.7	33.8	0.1%
End of Course Geometry (KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS)	25.8	3.5	22.3%
End of Course Geometry (KIPP Dc Pcs)	25.7	3.4	22.3%
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	802	769	4.1%
African American	795	752	5.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	6	16	166.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	1
Two or More Races	0	0

Schools Near KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DC Science Science (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 Science Science End of Course	DC CAPE English II End of Course	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
KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS	Public, Charter	9-12	1405 Brentwood Parkway NE	Washington	20002	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 678-2527	696	59	11.8		0 (0.0%)	675 (97.0%)	20 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25.8	25^th of 34 public high schools	26.5%		31.9	18^th of 34 public high schools	47.1%	7		17.6	2.7	2.7		1.9	2.3	12.4	$28,422	$3,053	$25,369
Maya Angelou Academy at Youth Services Center	Public	6-12	1000 Mount Olivet Road NE	Washington	20002	District Of Columbia	Dyrs	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(202) 202-7007	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
McKinley Technology High School	Public	9-12	151 T St. NE	Washington	20002	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 281-3950	704	49	14.4		23 (3.3%)	583 (82.8%)	86 (12.2%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.0%)	62	5^th of 34 public high schools	85.3%		83.8	5^th of 34 public high schools	85.3%		5.3	60.8	10.8	10.8	29.5	25.9	27.2	43.4	$27,972	$3,568	$24,405
Dunbar High School	Public	9-12	101 N St. NW	Washington	20001	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 698-3762	984	76	12.9		3 (0.3%)	876 (89.0%)	100 (10.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.1	30^th of 34 public high schools	11.8%		28.4	23^rd of 34 public high schools	32.4%	7		14.8		0.7	1.7	0.5	0.8	14.1	$27,545	$3,904	$23,641
Kingsman Academy PCS	Public, Charter	6-12	1375 E Street NE	Washington	20002	District Of Columbia	Kingsman Academy PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 547-1028	326	24	13.5		1 (0.3%)	319 (97.9%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)								(n/a)									$33,215	$4,733	$28,482
Washington Leadership Academy PCS	Public, Charter	9-12	3015 4th Street NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	Washington Leadership Academy PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(240) 580-3371	398	46	8.6		5 (1.3%)	324 (81.4%)	59 (14.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	31.8	16^th of 34 public high schools	52.9%		34.3	13^th of 34 public high schools	61.8%	3		19.7		5.6		6.8	5.3	18.2	$27,338	$3,771	$23,567
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
Luke C. Moore High School	Public	9-12	1001 Monroe St. NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 281-3600	264	20	13.1		1 (0.4%)	251 (95.1%)	11 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$35,479	$3,901	$31,578
Benjamin Banneker High School	Public	9-12	1600 9th St. NW	Washington	20001	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6320	671	38	17.6		37 (5.5%)	470 (70.0%)	129 (19.2%)	13 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.1%)	88	3^rd of 34 public high schools	91.2%		92.9	2^nd of 34 public high schools	94.1%	1	15.1	91.8	51.0	51.0		46.1	55.3	92.4	$22,858	$3,357	$19,501

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KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS ranks 25^th of 34 District Of Columbia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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Students at KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS are 97% African American, 3% Hispanic.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 696 students attended KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS.

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