Cesar Chavez PCS For Public Policy School District

3701 Hayes Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 399 students in Cesar Chavez PCS For Public Policy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public School in Cesar Chavez PCS For Public Policy School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
1 School
244 Schools
# Students
399 Students
92,092 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
8,291 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cesar Chavez PCS For Public Policy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (DC)
#38 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
7%
22%
19%
31%
≤10%
10%
77%
76%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.55
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
9%
19%
% Black
90%
63%
% White
n/a
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $34,003 is higher than the state median of $31,299. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,414 is less than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (DC)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,003
$31,299
Spending / Student
$28,414
$31,192

Best Cesar Chavez PCS For Public Policy School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools For Public Policy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3701 Hayes Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2230
Gr: 6-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cesar Chavez PCS For Public Policy School District?
Cesar Chavez PCS For Public Policy School District manages 1 public schools serving 399 students.
What is the rank of Cesar Chavez PCS For Public Policy School District?
Cesar Chavez PCS For Public Policy School District is ranked #41 out of 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Cesar Chavez PCS For Public Policy School District?
90% of Cesar Chavez PCS For Public Policy School District students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cesar Chavez PCS For Public Policy School District?
Cesar Chavez PCS For Public Policy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is Cesar Chavez PCS For Public Policy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,414 is less than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 06-12
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 77% (Top 50% in DC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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