For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 367 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 86% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
1 School
245 Schools
# Students
367 Students
93,597 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
8,610 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 56 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.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
10%
Graduation Rate
77%
76.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)60.8%
46.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
11%
19%
% Black
87%
62%
% White
n/a
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $41,817 is higher than the state median of $35,867. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $41,589 is higher than the state median of $35,900. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$3,357 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$3,360 MM
Revenue / Student
$41,817
$35,867
Spending / Student
$41,589
$35,900
Best Cesar Chavez PCS For Public Policy School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools For Public Policy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Hayes Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2230
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2230
Gr: 6-12 | 367 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 367 students.
What is the rank of Cesar Chavez PCS For Public Policy School District?
Cesar Chavez PCS For Public Policy School District is ranked #40 out of 56 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?
87% of Cesar Chavez PCS For Public Policy School District students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 $41,589 is higher than the state median of $35,900. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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