High Schools in Cesar Chavez PCS for Public Policy

The data set provided focuses on a single high school, Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy, located in Washington, D.C. This public charter school serves grades 6-12 and is part of the Cesar Chavez PCS for Public Policy district, which is ranked 34 out of 47 districts in D.C. and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy has seen a decline in its academic performance in recent years, dropping from 9th out of 30 D.C. high schools in 2021-2022 to 15th out of 34 in 2023-2024, and its star rating has decreased from 4 stars to 3 stars. The school's test scores are significantly below the district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels, with 6th grade ELA scores at 13.5% proficient or better compared to the district average of 35.2%. Despite the school's relatively high spending of $31,072 per student, these academic challenges suggest a need for further investigation into the root causes and potential areas for improvement.

Another notable aspect of Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy is its lack of racial diversity, with an overwhelming 91.27% of students being African American and only small percentages of Hispanic and other racial groups. This lack of diversity could have implications for the school's culture and learning environment, and exploring the reasons behind this demographic profile could provide valuable insights.