KIPP DC - Valor Academy PCS

5300 BLAINE STREET NE
Washington, DC 20019

www.kippdc.org

Charter School 340 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

KIPP DC Valor Academy is a public charter middle school located in the Deanwood neighborhood of Ward 7 in Washington, D.C. As part of the extensive KIPP DC network, the school operates under the organization’s signature college-preparatory model, which emphasizes rigorous academic standards, character development, and a culture of high expectations. The academy serves students in grades 5 through 8, providing a structured environment designed to prepare middle schoolers for the demands of competitive high schools and, eventually, success in college and beyond.

The school’s approach is defined by an extended school day and year, which allows for additional time in core subjects like literacy and mathematics, as well as opportunities for extracurricular enrichment. Beyond academics, Valor Academy places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community rooted in the KIPP values of grit, curiosity, and zest. By leveraging the resources and leadership of the KIPP DC network, the school aims to close the achievement gap for students in the District, focusing on individualized support and a pathway toward long-term professional and personal success.

340

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIPP DC - Valor Academy PCS
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	5
Black	332

Black
332 (97.6%)
Hispanic
5 (1.5%)
White
3 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	KIPP DC PCS
Phone:	(202)398-6811
Website:	http://www.kippdc.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
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 5 77

Grade 6 88

Grade 7 94

Grade 8 81