Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy in Washington, DC

At a glance

Reported students

745

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

District of Columbia high enrollment

85th percentile

Compared with 46 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

256

Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy: 745 reported students.

State peer staffing position

63rd percentile

11:1 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: 654
Teachers (FTE): 56
Student–teacher ratio: 11.7:1

What the reported data says about Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy

Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Washington. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Friendship PCS. NCES reports 745 students for 2024–25.

Among 46 high schools in District of Columbia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 411.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11:1, close to 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 Black (95.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.7%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 15 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy

1How do the reported 11:1 student–teacher ratio and 68 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.3%
Students with disabilities: 22.5%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 2
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White0.3%
Hispanic2.7%
Black95.6%
Asian0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial0.5%

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

15 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Friendship PCS - Technology Preparatory HS

High · Grades 09–12

307 reported students

Friendship PCS - Online Academy

Elementary · Grades KG–08

366 reported students

Friendship PCS - Southeast Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–03

357 reported students

Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle

Middle · Grades 04–08

293 reported students

Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle

Middle · Grades 04–08

282 reported students

Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–03

271 reported students

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Public schools near Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy

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
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy High · Charter · Cesar Chavez PCS for Public Policy	06–12	367	0.3 mi
IDEA PCS High · Charter · IDEA PCS	09–12	350	0.7 mi
The SEED PCS of Washington DC High · Charter · Seed PCS	09–12	245	0.7 mi
Ron Brown College Preparatory HS High · District of Columbia Public Schools	09–12	196	1 mi
H.D. Woodson HS High · District of Columbia Public Schools	09–12	579	1.3 mi
Phelps Architecture Construction and Engineering HS High · District of Columbia Public Schools	09–12	350	1.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy

What grades does Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy serve?

Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Friendship PCS.

How many students attend Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy?

Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy reported 745 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 46 District of Columbia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 654 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy?

The calculated ratio is 11:1, based on 745 students and 68 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 Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy 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 Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy in?

Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy is part of Friendship PCS, based in Washington, DC, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy (0.3 mi), IDEA PCS (0.7 mi), The SEED PCS of Washington DC (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.