Washington Leadership Academy PCS

Located at 3015 4th Street NE in Washington, DC, Washington Leadership Academy PCS is an active, single-campus public charter district dedicated to high school education within a dynamic, large-city setting. Situated in the heart of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metropolitan region, this independent charter functions as its own local education agency for federal programs, serving high schoolers exclusively across grades 9 through 12. In the 2024–2025 academic year, the academy educates a total of 394 students, maintaining a balanced secondary progression with 129 ninth graders, 98 tenth graders, 90 eleventh graders, and 77 seniors preparing for graduation and post-secondary pathways.

The district is distinguished by an exceptionally high staff-to-student presence designed to deliver intensive academic and wraparound support. Its workforce includes 180 full-time equivalent staff members, highlighted by 96 full-time equivalent dedicated classroom teachers and 84 support staff personnel focused on student development, counseling, and school operations. The student body reflects a rich urban community, predominantly composed of Black (320 students) and Hispanic (61 students) learners, alongside multiracial, White, Asian, and Native American peers, comprising 222 male and 172 female students. For families seeking a focused secondary environment and researchers analyzing high-support charter models, Washington Leadership Academy PCS provides a tailored, resource-intensive approach to urban high school education.