High Schools in Capital City PCS

The Capital City PCS district in the District of Columbia has only one high school, Capital City PCS - High School, which serves grades 9-12. The school has faced academic performance challenges, with consistently lower proficiency rates on standardized tests compared to the district averages in core subjects like English and Math. Despite relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, the school's ranking has fluctuated, dropping from 17th to 24th out of 34 high schools in the district over the past three years.

Enrollment at Capital City PCS - High School stands at 342 students, with a diverse student population that is majority Hispanic (67.54%), followed by African American (25.15%) and White (3.51%) students. The school's academic performance on the DC CAPE/End of Course and PARCC/End of Course exams has been a concern, with proficiency rates lagging behind the district averages in subjects like English II, Algebra I, Geometry, and English I. This suggests that the school may need to focus on improving its academic programs and support for students to raise their proficiency levels.

Despite the school's challenges, the Capital City PCS district and school leadership have an opportunity to closely examine the underlying factors contributing to the school's performance issues and develop targeted strategies to improve outcomes for its diverse student population. By effectively allocating and utilizing the available resources, the school can work towards providing a high-quality education and better preparing its students for future success.