At a glance
Reported students
307
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia high enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 46 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
256
Friendship PCS - Technology Preparatory HS: 307 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
7.7:1 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
- 334
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.4:1
What the reported data says about Friendship PCS - Technology Preparatory HS
Friendship PCS - Technology Preparatory HS 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 307 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 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.7:1, 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 Black (98.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.6%). English learners represent 0.3% 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, computer science. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Friendship PCS - Technology Preparatory HS
- 1How do the reported 7.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 40 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?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 25.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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%
- Hispanic1.6%
- Black98.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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
5 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.
Other schools in Friendship PCS
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy
High · Grades 09–12
745 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
Friendship PCS - Southeast Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–03
357 reported students
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–03
256 reported students
Public schools near Friendship PCS - Technology Preparatory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bard HS Early College DC (Bard DC) High · District of Columbia Public Schools | 09–12 | 331 | 0.6 mi |
| Ballou HS High · District of Columbia Public Schools | 09–12 | 597 | 0.7 mi |
| Ballou STAY HS High · District of Columbia Public Schools | 09–12 | 433 | 0.7 mi |
| Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS High · Charter · Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS | 09–12 | 373 | 1 mi |
| KIPP DC PCS - Legacy College Preparatory PCS High · Charter · KIPP DC PCS | 09–12 | 646 | 1.1 mi |
| Anacostia HS High · District of Columbia Public Schools | 09–12 | 246 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Friendship PCS - Technology Preparatory HS
What grades does Friendship PCS - Technology Preparatory HS serve?
Friendship PCS - Technology Preparatory HS 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 - Technology Preparatory HS?
Friendship PCS - Technology Preparatory HS reported 307 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 46 District of Columbia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 334 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Friendship PCS - Technology Preparatory HS?
The calculated ratio is 7.7:1, based on 307 students and 40 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 - Technology Preparatory HS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Friendship PCS - Technology Preparatory 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 Friendship PCS - Technology Preparatory HS in?
Friendship PCS - Technology Preparatory HS 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 - Technology Preparatory HS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bard HS Early College DC (Bard DC) (0.6 mi), Ballou HS (0.7 mi), Ballou STAY HS (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.