Washington Leadership Academy PCS

3015 4TH STREET NE
Washington, DC 20017

www.washingtonleadershipacademy.org

Charter School 386 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Washington Leadership Academy (WLA) is a public charter high school located in the Brookland neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Known for its innovative approach to education, the school is built on a "tech-forward" curriculum that integrates computer science, virtual reality, and data-driven instruction into the daily learning experience. Its mission is to prepare students for the future by fostering a culture of high academic standards, critical thinking, and civic engagement, ensuring that every student has the tools necessary to thrive in an increasingly digital world.

Beyond its focus on STEM and technology, WLA emphasizes leadership development and student agency. The school’s model is designed to be personalized, utilizing blended learning techniques to meet individual student needs. By blending a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum with hands-on opportunities in software engineering and digital citizenship, the academy aims to empower its diverse student body to become the next generation of leaders, problem-solvers, and innovators in their communities.

386

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Leadership Academy PCS
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	61
Black	312
Asian	2
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Black
312 (80.8%)
Hispanic
61 (15.8%)
White
5 (1.3%)
Two or More
5 (1.3%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
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:	Washington Leadership Academy PCS
Phone:	(240)580-3371
Website:	http://www.washingtonleadershipacademy.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.0
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 9 127

Grade 10 98

Grade 11 86

Grade 12 75