Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Friendship Pcs - Online Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Friendship Pcs - Online Academy's student population of 397 students has grown by 107% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Friendship Pcs - Online Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Friendship Pcs - Online Academy is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#154 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
85%
63%
White
2%
13%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendship Pcs - Online Academy's ranking?
Friendship Pcs - Online Academy is ranked #154 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Friendship Pcs - Online Academy?
397 students attend Friendship Pcs - Online Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Friendship Pcs - Online Academy students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendship Pcs - Online Academy?
Friendship Pcs - Online Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Friendship Pcs - Online Academy offer ?
Friendship Pcs - Online Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Friendship Pcs - Online Academy part of?
Friendship Pcs - Online Academy is part of Friendship PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Friendship Pcs - Online Academy located?
Friendship Pcs - Online Academy is located in the Sixteenth Street Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 3 other public schools located in Sixteenth Street Heights.
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