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Cesar Chavez PCS for Public Policy

District of Columbia · Public School District
1
Schools
401
Students
$36,759
Per-Pupil Spend
+156% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Cesar Chavez PCS for Public Policy is a public school district in District of Columbia serving 401 students across 1 school. It includes 1 high school, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 82.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $36,759 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 33/100.

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All Schools (1)
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public PolicyCharter06–12401
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$36,759+156% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
79%
Local (property tax)
78.5%
Federal
21.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
401
Students
—
Free Lunch
$37K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score33/100
StateDistrict of Columbia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $36,759 per pupil — 156% above the national average of $14,347.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 33/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cesar Chavez PCS for Public Policy?
Cesar Chavez PCS for Public Policy has 1 public school, serving a total of 401 students.
What is the graduation rate for Cesar Chavez PCS for Public Policy?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Cesar Chavez PCS for Public Policy spend per student?
Cesar Chavez PCS for Public Policy spends $36,759 per pupil — 156% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Cesar Chavez PCS for Public Policy?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Cesar Chavez PCS for Public Policy is a charter school.
What grade levels does Cesar Chavez PCS for Public Policy serve?
Cesar Chavez PCS for Public Policy serves grades 6 through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Cesar Chavez PCS for Public Policy?
The median opportunity score across schools in Cesar Chavez PCS for Public Policy is 33/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.