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#134 of 240 schools in DC
Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs
High School · Kipp Dc Pcs · Washington, DC
A charter high school in Washington, DC where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3999 8TH STREET SE, Washington, DC 20032
- Math 3% vs DC 28% (2025)
- Reading 18% vs DC 38% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs score 11% 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 has held near 11% across the 4-year record (2022–2025).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 4 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 22Somewhat 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
$48,146
Median home value
$391,400
Median rent
$1,285/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
22.4%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballou HSEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 585 | Compare → |
| Ballou Stay HSEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Bard HS Early College Dc (bard Dc)Enrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Friendship Pcs - Technology Preparatory HSCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 327 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Kipp Dc Pcs
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #6 of 20
- District spending per student
- $25,700NCES 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.
Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs is listed in KIPP DC PCS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs
Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs is a public high school in Washington, DC, part of Kipp Dc Pcs, serving approximately 495 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #134 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs
What grades does Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs serve?
Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs?
Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs has an enrollment of approximately 495 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs rank in DC?
Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs ranks #134 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs 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 Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs a Title I school?
No, Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 495
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.1%
- Phone
- (202) 562-9170
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 20032)
- 38,828
- Area average commute
- 36.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 20032; 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, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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