Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy Capitol Hill
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(202)547-3424
- Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy Capitol Hill serves 332 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤5% (which is lower than the District of Columbia state average of 29%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the District of Columbia state average of 31%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the District of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
- Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy Capitol Hill's student population of 332 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 332 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy Capitol Hill's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy Capitol Hill is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DC) |
| Overall School Rank | #139 out of 200 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 29% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 31% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 16% |
| Black | 88% | 70% |
| White | n/a | 10% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.23 |
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| Graduation Rate | 75-79% | 73% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cesar Chavez PCS for Public Policy School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, DC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy Capitol Hill is Anacostia High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Friendship Pcs Chamberlain Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Tyler Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Washington Tyler Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 514 students
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(202)939-4810 0.1 PK-5 514 - Washington Friendship Pcs Chamberlain Elementary School Charter School
Grades: PK-3 | 387 students
0.2 miles
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Washington, DC 20003
(202)547-5800 0.2 PK-3 387 - Washington Friendship Pcs Chamberlain Middle School Charter School
Grades: 4-8 | 330 students
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1345 Potomac Ave Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202)547-5800 0.2 4-8 330 - Washington Watkins Elementary School Capitol Hill Cluster Grades: 1-5 | 436 students
0.2 miles
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Washington, DC 20002
(202)698-3355 0.2 1-5 436 - Washington Eagle Academy Pcs Congress Heights Charter School
Grades: PK-3 | 734 students
0.4 miles
3400 Wheeler Rd Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202)544-2646 0.4 PK-3 734
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