At a glance
Reported students
348
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia high enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 46 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
344
Capital City PCS - HS: 348 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
8.2:1 reported; state peer median 10.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 347
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.1:1
What the reported data says about Capital City PCS - HS
Capital City PCS - HS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Washington. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Capital City PCS. NCES reports 348 students for 2024–25.
Among 46 high schools in District of Columbia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 411.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.2:1, below the District of Columbia median of 10.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (67.5%) and Black (25.9%). English learners represent 21% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 25.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Capital City PCS - HS
- 1How do the reported 8.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.35 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 21%
- Students with disabilities
- 25.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.7%
- Hispanic67.5%
- Black25.9%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
7 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Capital City PCS
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Capital City PCS - MS
Middle · Grades 05–08
344 reported students
Capital City PCS - Lower School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
323 reported students
Public schools near Capital City PCS - HS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolidge HS High · District of Columbia Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,029 | 0.5 mi |
| Washington Latin PCS - Upper School High · Charter · Washington Latin PCS | 09–12 | 357 | 0.6 mi |
| Paul PCS - International HS High · Charter · Paul PCS | 09–12 | 439 | 0.7 mi |
| E.L. Haynes PCS - HS High · Charter · E.L. Haynes PCS | 09–12 | 446 | 1.3 mi |
| District of Columbia International School High · Charter · District of Columbia International School | 06–12 | 1,654 | 1.4 mi |
| Roosevelt HS High · District of Columbia Public Schools | 09–12 | 943 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Capital City PCS - HS
What grades does Capital City PCS - HS serve?
Capital City PCS - HS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Capital City PCS.
How many students attend Capital City PCS - HS?
Capital City PCS - HS reported 348 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 46 District of Columbia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 347 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Capital City PCS - HS?
The calculated ratio is 8.2:1, based on 348 students and 42.35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The District of Columbia median for the same school level is 10.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Capital City PCS - HS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Capital City PCS - HS is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Capital City PCS - HS in?
Capital City PCS - HS is part of Capital City PCS, based in Washington, DC, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Capital City PCS - HS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Coolidge HS (0.5 mi), Washington Latin PCS - Upper School (0.6 mi), Paul PCS - International HS (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.