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#132 of 240 schools in DC
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy
High School · Cesar Chavez Pcs for Public Policy · Washington, DC
A Cesar Chavez Pcs for Public Policy charter high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3701 HAYES STREET NE, Washington, DC 20019
- Math 7% vs DC 28% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs DC 40% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2012–2025) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
Based on 24 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 74Excellent Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,514/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,031
Median home value
$437,600
Median rent
$1,174/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
40.7%
Poverty rate
24.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Pcs - Collegiate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 715 | Compare → |
| River Terrace Education CampusEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 3–12 | 0.6 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Idea PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Ron Brown College Preparatory HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 161 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cesar Chavez Pcs for Public Policy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $36,080NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy is listed in Cesar Chavez PCS for Public Policy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy is a public high school in Washington, DC, part of Cesar Chavez Pcs for Public Policy, serving approximately 399 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #132 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy
What grades does Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy serve?
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy?
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy rank in DC?
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy ranks #132 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy's MySchoolScout rating?
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy a charter school?
Yes, Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy a Title I school?
No, Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.2%
- Phone
- (202) 398-2230
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- % meeting SAT college-ready benchmark (DC OSSE Report Card SY2024-25)
- 6.1%
- Area population (ZIP 20019)
- 64,365
- Area average commute
- 35.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING). A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING). A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20019; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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