IDEA PCS

1027 45TH STREET NE
Washington, DC 20019

www.ideapcs.org

Charter School 350 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

IDEA Public Charter School (IDEA PCS), located in the Deanwood neighborhood of Washington, D.C., is a specialized secondary school dedicated to providing rigorous college and career preparation for students in grades 9 through 12. Founded on the mission of preparing students for success in college and the workforce, the school emphasizes a structured learning environment that integrates core academic subjects with hands-on career and technical education (CTE) programming.

A core pillar of IDEA PCS is its focus on high-demand industry certifications, offering students pathways in fields such as information technology, construction trades, and public safety. By blending traditional academic coursework with professional training, the school aims to ensure that graduates are not only equipped for post-secondary education but also possess the tangible skills necessary to enter the workforce immediately. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community culture that promotes personal responsibility, academic excellence, and long-term career readiness for every student.

350

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IDEA PCS
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	19
Black	330
Two or More	1

Black
330 (94.3%)
Hispanic
19 (5.4%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	IDEA PCS
Phone:	(202)399-4750
Website:	http://www.ideapcs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 110

Grade 10 86

Grade 11 86

Grade 12 68