Capital City PCS - High School

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Capital City PCS - High School ranks 24 th of 34 District Of Columbia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Capital City PCS - High School is a public charter high school in Washington, DC, serving 342 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools district, which is ranked 37 out of 47 districts in DC and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Capital City PCS - High School has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (67.54%) compared to the district average, its academic performance has consistently lagged behind nearby schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 21.2% of students were proficient or better in English, and just 1.4% were proficient or better in Math, compared to district averages of 33.5% and 19.9%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 9th out of 34 DC high schools in 2016-2017 to 24th out of 34 in 2023-2024, with a current 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the relatively high spending per student, ranging from $27,053 in 2020-2021 to $32,710 in 2021-2022, the school's academic outcomes have been modest. The school's performance also varies widely across different student subgroups, with African American students ranking 7th out of 27 DC high schools in 2022-2023, while Hispanic students ranked 12th out of 13. Capital City PCS - High School is located in close proximity to several higher-performing schools, such as Washington Latin PCS - Upper School and E.L. Haynes PCS - High School, which have consistently outperformed it on academic measures.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

100 Peabody Street NW
Washington, DC 20011

(202) 808-9800

District: Capital City PCS

SchoolDigger Rank:
24^th of 34 District Of Columbia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $30,706

Student/teacher ratio: 8.0

Number of students: 350

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

65.1%

African American:

29.1%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Capital City PCS - High School ranks worse than 70.6% of high schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.89. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.1%), African American (29.1%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Capital City PCS - High School is 8. (See more...)

Compare Capital City PCS - High School employs 43.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Capital City PCS - High School is $30,706.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Capital City PCS - High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Capital City PCS - High School 24^th of 34 District Of Columbia public high schools. (See Capital City PCS - High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

Capital City PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks Capital City PCS 37^th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Capital City PCS - High School

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Rank History for all students at Capital City PCS - High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile
2015	56.41	8^th	29	72.4%
2016	55.98	8^th	31	74.2%
2017	49.24	11^th	34	67.6%
2018	56.26	9^th	34	73.5%
2019	40.66	13^th	34	61.8%
2022	25.36	24^th	30	20.0%
2023	32.27	17^th	34	50.0%
2024	25.89	24^th	34	29.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Capital City PCS - High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	50.68	3^rd	8	62.5%
2019	25.49	7^th	10	30.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Capital City PCS - High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	65.88	4^th	26	84.6%
2019	68.49	5^th	25	80.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Capital City PCS - High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.09	19^th	30	36.7%
2024	32.34	15^th	28	46.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Capital City PCS - High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	55.24	12^th	32	62.5%
2019	40.72	14^th	31	54.8%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Capital City PCS - High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	45.38	13^th	33	60.6%
2019	49.37	12^th	31	61.3%
2022	40.98	8^th	19	57.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Capital City PCS - High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	56.50	10^th	33	69.7%
2019	36.65	19^th	32	40.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Capital City PCS - High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	51.79	12^th	34	64.7%
2019	45.99	14^th	33	57.6%
2022	19.28	17^th	18	5.6%
2023	41.92	7^th	27	74.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Capital City PCS - High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	48.92	3^rd	11	72.7%
2019	32.51	7^th	13	46.2%
2022	14.93	6^th	6	0.0%
2023	21.27	11^th	13	15.4%
2024	19.17	11^th	13	15.4%

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Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Enrollment information for Capital City PCS - High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2014	3	126	9	190	1	1	7	0	337
2015	3	115	9	196	0	2	4	0	329
2016	7	125	13	180	1	1	6	0	333
2017	3	130	12	182	0	2	4	0	333
2018	6	118	8	197	1	2	3	0	335
2019	5	130	9	186	0	1	4	0	335
2020	9	123	6	193	0	1	4	0	336
2021	9	115	3	218	0	0	7	0	352
2022	11	105	5	216	0	0	10	0	347
2023	12	86	3	231	0	0	9	1	342
2024	7	102	3	228	0	0	9	1	350

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Capital City PCS - High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	337	34.0	9.9	99.1
2015	329	36.0	9.1	83.9
2016	333	37.0	9.0	99.1
2017	333	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	335	37.2	9.0	n/a
2019	335	36.1	9.2	n/a
2020	336	37.3	9.0	n/a
2021	352	39.0	9.0	n/a
2022	347	40.6	8.5	n/a
2023	342	41.6	8.2	n/a
2024	350	43.3	8.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Capital City PCS - High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	337	34.0	9.9	99.1
2015	329	36.0	9.1	83.9
2016	333	37.0	9.0	99.1
2017	333	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	335	37.2	9.0	n/a
2019	335	36.1	9.2	n/a
2020	336	37.3	9.0	n/a
2021	352	39.0	9.0	n/a
2022	347	40.6	8.5	n/a
2023	342	41.6	8.2	n/a
2024	350	43.3	8.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Capital City PCS - High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,719 (6.4%)	$24,961 (93.6%)	$26,679
2020	$1,667 (6.1%)	$25,466 (93.9%)	$27,133
2021	$2,280 (8.4%)	$24,773 (91.6%)	$27,053
2022	$3,995 (12.2%)	$28,716 (87.8%)	$32,710
2023	$4,072 (13.3%)	$26,635 (86.7%)	$30,706

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Capital City PCS - High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 13^th of 34 High schools	Ranks 17^th of 34 High schools	11.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade Geometry (Capital City PCS - High School)	18.8	7.7	11.1%
9th Grade Geometry (Capital City PCS)	18.8	7.7	11.1%
9th Grade Geometry (District Of Columbia)	27.1	16.9	10.2%
End of Course English II (Capital City PCS - High School)	22.3	26.1	3.8%
End of Course English II (Capital City PCS)	22.1	25.6	3.4%
End of Course English II (District Of Columbia)	33.7	33.8	0.1%
End of Course Geometry (Capital City PCS - High School)	9	1.2	7.8%
End of Course Geometry (Capital City PCS)	8.9	1.1	7.8%
End of Course Geometry (District Of Columbia)	17.2	12.8	4.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	335	342	2.1%
African American	130	86	33.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	9	3	66.7%
Hispanic	186	231	24.2%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	5	12	140%
Two or More Races	4	9	125%

Schools Near Capital City PCS - High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DC Science Science (2024)	DC CAPE English Language Arts (2024)			DC CAPE Mathematics (2024)			DC CAPE English II (2024)	DC CAPE Algebra I (2024)			DC CAPE Geometry (2024)				DC CAPE English I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DC Science Science End of Course	DC CAPE English Language Arts 6th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 7th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 8th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 6th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 7th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 8th Grade	DC CAPE English II End of Course	DC CAPE Algebra I 8th Grade	DC CAPE Algebra I 9th Grade	DC CAPE Algebra I End of Course	DC CAPE Geometry 8th Grade	DC CAPE Geometry 9th Grade	DC CAPE Geometry 10th Grade	DC CAPE Geometry End of Course	DC CAPE English I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Capital City PCS - High School	Public, Charter	9-12	100 Peabody Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Capital City PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 808-9800	350	43	8.0		7 (2.0%)	102 (29.1%)	228 (65.1%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	25.9	24^th of 34 public high schools	29.4%		32.3	17^th of 34 public high schools	50.0%	7								21.2			1.4				4.8	8.1	$30,706	$4,072	$26,635
Coolidge High School	Public	9-12	6315 5th St. NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6080	1,093	78	14.0		6 (0.5%)	611 (55.9%)	460 (42.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.1%)	29.4	18^th of 34 public high schools	47.1%		29.7	20^th of 34 public high schools	41.2%	2								26.8		6.7	6.5		1.9	4.0	3.5	9.1	$27,669	$3,582	$24,087
Washington Latin PCS - Upper School	Public, Charter	9-12	5200 2nd Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Washington Latin PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 223-1111	356	40	8.9		143 (40.2%)	133 (37.4%)	44 (12.4%)	9 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.6%)	74.9	4^th of 34 public high schools	88.2%		85.9	4^th of 34 public high schools	88.2%		31.5							65.9					26.2		20.5	61.3	$23,334	$1,364	$21,969
Paul PCS - International High School	Public, Charter	9-12	5800 8th Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Paul PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 291-7499	438	48	9.1		2 (0.5%)	203 (46.3%)	226 (51.6%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	42.7	10^th of 34 public high schools	70.6%		28.5	22^nd of 34 public high schools	35.3%	12								32.2			4.8		19.0		7.7	33.1	$31,467	$4,876	$26,591
E.L. Haynes PCS - High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4501 Kansas Avenue NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	E.L. Haynes PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 667-4446	439	50	8.7		4 (0.9%)	121 (27.6%)	300 (68.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	47.1	8^th of 34 public high schools	76.5%		56.1	9^th of 34 public high schools	73.5%	1	1.7							28.8		8.4	8.4		54.5	13.3	17.2	17.2	$30,224	$3,250	$26,974
District of Columbia International School	Public, Charter	6-12	1400 Main Drive NW	Washington	20012	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia International School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 808-9033	1,619	152	10.6		322 (19.9%)	423 (26.1%)	670 (41.4%)	46 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	154 (9.5%)	46.9	9^th of 34 public high schools	73.5%		60.9	7^th of 34 public high schools	79.4%	2	11.2	62.5	55.7	44.9	34.9	46.8	9.2	36.2				31.0	15.1	5.6	14.5	42.4	$18,399	$2,574	$15,825
Roosevelt High School	Public	9-12	4301 13th St. NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 576-6130	908	78	11.6		9 (1.0%)	480 (52.9%)	412 (45.4%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	20.4	31^st of 34 public high schools	8.8%		24.4	28^th of 34 public high schools	17.6%	3								12.7			0.7					9.6	$33,243	$4,292	$28,951
Luke C. Moore High School	Public	9-12	1001 Monroe St. NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 281-3600	264	20	13.1		1 (0.4%)	251 (95.1%)	11 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	$35,479	$3,901	$31,578
Washington Leadership Academy PCS	Public, Charter	9-12	3015 4th Street NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	Washington Leadership Academy PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(240) 580-3371	398	46	8.6		5 (1.3%)	324 (81.4%)	59 (14.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	31.8	16^th of 34 public high schools	52.9%		34.3	13^th of 34 public high schools	61.8%	3								19.7			5.6			6.8	5.3	18.2	$27,338	$3,771	$23,567
Columbia Heights Education Campus	Public	6-12	3101 16th St. NW	Washington	20010	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 939-7700	1,494	142	10.5		13 (0.9%)	426 (28.5%)	1,021 (68.3%)	18 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	14 (0.9%)	28.9	21^st of 34 public high schools	38.2%		36.6	10^th of 34 public high schools	70.6%	11	1.1	25.8	34.7	25.6	19.9	20.6		27.1	7.1		4.1		4.5	0.6	1.9	31.7	$28,098	$4,055	$24,043

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Students at Capital City PCS - High School are 65% Hispanic, 29% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% White.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 350 students attended Capital City PCS - High School.

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Capital City PCS - High School ranks 24^th of 34 District Of Columbia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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