At a glance
Reported students
643
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
52.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia high enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 46 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
342
KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS: 643 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
12.3:1 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
- 868
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.5:1
What the reported data says about KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS
KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Washington. It is one of 20 current school records connected to KIPP DC PCS. NCES reports 643 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 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, above 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 (96.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (3%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.3%. 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 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 52.4 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 6 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
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 8.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.3%
- Hispanic3%
- Black96.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- 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
10 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 KIPP DC PCS
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
KIPP DC PCS - Legacy College Preparatory PCS
High · Grades 09–12
646 reported students
KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS
Elementary · Grades KG–04
614 reported students
KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS
Middle · Grades 05–08
435 reported students
KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS
Middle · Grades 05–08
422 reported students
KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS
Elementary · Grades 01–04
408 reported students
KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS
Elementary · Grades 01–04
388 reported students
Public schools near KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maya Angelou Academy at Youth Services Center High · Dyrs | 07–12 | 85 | 0.4 mi |
| McKinley Technology HS High · District of Columbia Public Schools | 09–12 | 723 | 0.7 mi |
| Dunbar HS High · District of Columbia Public Schools | 09–12 | 892 | 1 mi |
| Kingsman Academy PCS High · Charter · Kingsman Academy PCS | 06–12 | 346 | 1 mi |
| Washington Leadership Academy PCS High · Charter · Washington Leadership Academy PCS | 09–12 | 386 | 1.3 mi |
| Phelps Architecture Construction and Engineering HS High · District of Columbia Public Schools | 09–12 | 350 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS
What grades does KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS serve?
KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in KIPP DC PCS.
How many students attend KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS?
KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS reported 643 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 46 District of Columbia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 868 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 643 students and 52.4 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 KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS a public, charter, or magnet school?
KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS 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 KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS in?
KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS is part of KIPP DC PCS, based in Washington, DC, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Maya Angelou Academy at Youth Services Center (0.4 mi), McKinley Technology HS (0.7 mi), Dunbar HS (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.