For the 2025 school year, there are 23 charter public high schools serving 10,153 students in District Of Columbia.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public high schools in District Of Columbia are Basis Dc Pcs, Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School and District Of Columbia International School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
District Of Columbia charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the District Of Columbia public high school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 35% statewide average).
District Of Columbia charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is more than the District Of Columbia average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is E.l. Haynes Pcs - High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in District Of Columbia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the District Of Columbia public high school average of 91% (majority Black).
Best Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in District Of Columbia (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Dc Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
410 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 804-6390
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 804-6390
Gr: 5-12 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5200 2nd Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 223-1111
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 223-1111
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
District Of Columbia International School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Main Drive Nw
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 808-9033
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 808-9033
Gr: 6-12 | 1,619 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
The Sojourner Truth School Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Perry Street Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 747-0904
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 747-0904
Gr: 6-10 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Goodwill Excel Center Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1776 G Street Nw
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 839-3650
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 839-3650
Gr: 9-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #66.
E.l. Haynes Pcs - High School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4501 Kansas Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 667-4446
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 667-4446
Gr: 9-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Girls Global Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
733 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 600-4822
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 600-4822
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Capital City Pcs - High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Peabody Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 808-9800
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 808-9800
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
475 School Street Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 388-1011
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 388-1011
Gr: 8-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Washington Leadership Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3015 4th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(240) 580-3371
Washington, DC 20017
(240) 580-3371
Gr: 9-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Friendship Pcs - Technology Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2705 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1681
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1681
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Cesar Chavez ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools For ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Policy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Hayes Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2230
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2230
Gr: 6-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Friendship Pcs - Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4095 Minnesota Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 396-5500
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 396-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1414.
Kipp Dc - College Preparatory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Brentwood Parkway Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 678-2527
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 678-2527
Gr: 9-12 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
709 12th Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 677-3522
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 677-3522
Gr: 9-11 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2427 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 563-6862
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 563-6862
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1717.
Paul Pcs - International High School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5800 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-7499
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-7499
Gr: 9-12 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Kingsman Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1375 E Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 547-1028
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 547-1028
Gr: 6-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1919.
Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3999 8th Street Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9170
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9170
Gr: 9-12 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #2020.
The Seed Pcs Of Washington Dc
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4300 C Street Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 248-7773
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 248-7773
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2121.
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Independence Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 350-8680
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 350-8680
Gr: PK-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Idea Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1027 45th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 399-4750
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 399-4750
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5600 East Capitol Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 379-4335
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 379-4335
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public high schools in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked charter public high schools in District Of Columbia include Basis Dc Pcs, Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School and District Of Columbia International School.
How many charter public high schools are located in District Of Columbia?
23 charter public high schools are located in District Of Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia charter public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the District Of Columbia public high schools average of 91% (majority Black).
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