Charter High Schools in District of Columbia
District of Columbia has 23 public charter schools offering high school grades (9–12) in the 2024–25 federal data, located in 1 city.
- Charter high schools
- 23
- Students at these schools
- 10,414
- Median students per teacher
- 9.9
- Virtual schools
- 0
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 23 of 23 schools; student–teacher ratios for 23; format for 23. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Charter high schools in District of Columbia by city
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- BASIS DC PCS · 5–12
- Capital City PCS - HS · 9–12
- Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy · 6–12
- Digital Pioneers Academy PCS - Capitol Hill · 9–12
- District of Columbia International School · 6–12
- E.L. Haynes PCS - HS · 9–12
- Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy · 9–12
- Friendship PCS - Technology Preparatory HS · 9–12
- Girls Global Academy PCS · 9–12
- Goodwill Excel Center PCS · 9–12
- IDEA PCS · 9–12
- Kingsman Academy PCS · 6–12
- KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS · 9–12
- KIPP DC PCS - Legacy College Preparatory PCS · 9–12
- Maya Angelou PCS - HS · 9–12
- Paul PCS - International HS · 9–12
- Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts · 8–12
- St. Coletta Special Education PCS · Pre-K–12
- The SEED PCS of Washington DC · 9–12
- The Sojourner Truth School PCS · 6–12
- Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS · 9–12
- Washington Latin PCS - Upper School · 9–12
- Washington Leadership Academy PCS · 9–12
About this District of Columbia high school list
Schools are included when their reported grade span overlaps 9–12, so a K–8 or K–12 school can appear on more than one grade-level list. This factual list does not rank school quality or show current seat availability. Confirm grades, programs, and admissions directly with each school.
Charter high schools in District of Columbia: common questions
How many charter high schools are in District of Columbia?
The 2024–25 federal data lists 23 open public charter schools in District of Columbia offering at least one grade from 9–12, located in 1 city.
How do I find charter high schools near me in District of Columbia?
Browse the city groups on this page, or use the school search with your location, city, or ZIP code and the high grade-level filter.
Are charter high schools in District of Columbia free?
Charter schools are public schools, so they do not charge tuition for public K–12 grades. Some schools may charge fees for items such as uniforms, activities, or before- and after-school care, so confirm costs with each school.
Are there online charter high schools in District of Columbia?
No charter schools offering high school grades in District of Columbia report a virtual format in the 2024–25 federal data. Confirm current options with each school.
Does this page rank the best charter high schools in District of Columbia?
No. This directory does not rank schools or accept paid placement. Compare the reported facts, then confirm programs, admissions, and current performance information directly with each school.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.