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KIPP DC PCS

District of Columbia · Public School District
20
Schools
7,361
Students
$36,416
Per-Pupil Spend
+154% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

KIPP DC PCS is a public school district in District of Columbia serving 7,361 students across 20 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 6 middle, 2 high schools, among them 20 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $36,416 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (20)
Elementary Schools11 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
KIPP DC - Arts and Technology Academy PCSCharterPK–KG295
KIPP DC - Connect Academy PCSCharterPK–KG287
KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCSCharterPK–KG329
KIPP DC - Grow Academy PCSCharterPK–KG262
KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCSCharter01–04469
KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCSCharter01–04227
KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCSCharter01–04383
KIPP DC - Pride Academy PCSCharterPK–KG162
KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCSCharterKG–04610
KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCSCharter01–04385
KIPP DC - Spring Academy PCSCharter01–04390
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCSCharter05–08441
KIPP DC - Honor Academy PCSCharter05–08321
KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCSCharter05–08395
KIPP DC - Northeast Academy PCSCharter05–08350
KIPP DC - Valor Academy PCSCharter05–08344
KIPP DC - WILL Academy PCSCharter05–08333
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCSCharter09–12769
KIPP DC PCS - Legacy College Preparatory PCSCharter09–12382
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
KIPP DC - LEAP Academy PCSCharterPK–PK227
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$36,416+154% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
88%
Local (property tax)
88.5%
Federal
11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
20
Schools
7,361
Students
—
Free Lunch
$36K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateDistrict of Columbia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $36,416 per pupil — 154% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 20 schools including 20 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in KIPP DC PCS?
KIPP DC PCS has 20 public schools, serving a total of 7,361 students.
What is the graduation rate for KIPP DC PCS?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does KIPP DC PCS spend per student?
KIPP DC PCS spends $36,416 per pupil — 154% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in KIPP DC PCS?
Yes — 20 of the 20 schools in KIPP DC PCS are charter schools.
What grade levels does KIPP DC PCS serve?
KIPP DC PCS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for KIPP DC PCS?
The median opportunity score across schools in KIPP DC PCS is 36/100. 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.