Capital City PCS

100 PEABODY STREET NW
Washington, DC 20011

www.ccpcs.org

Charter School 348 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Capital City Public Charter School (High School) is a mission-driven institution located in the Brightwood Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is founded on the principles of the EL Education (formerly Expeditionary Learning) model. This approach emphasizes rigorous, project-based learning that connects academic curriculum to real-world challenges, encouraging students to become active contributors to their community while developing strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Beyond its academic focus, Capital City is known for its commitment to diversity, equity, and social-emotional growth. The school fosters a close-knit, inclusive environment where students are expected to adhere to high standards of character and civic responsibility. With a curriculum that integrates arts, humanities, and sciences, the high school prepares students for post-secondary success by emphasizing not only college readiness but also the development of lifelong learning habits and the capacity to engage thoughtfully with complex global issues.

348

Total Students

42.4

Full-Time Teachers

8.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Capital City PCS - HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	235
Black	90
Asian	3
Two or More	14

Hispanic
235 (67.5%)
Black
90 (25.9%)
Two or More
14 (4.0%)
White
6 (1.7%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)

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:	Capital City PCS
Phone:	(202)808-9800
Website:	http://www.ccpcs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 94

Grade 10 92

Grade 11 84

Grade 12 78