Friendship Collegiate Academy

Friendship Collegiate Academy

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
4095 Minnesota Ave NE,  Washington, DC
3.7
4.0
654 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Peggy Edwards-jones
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
950
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
7%
Reading Proficiency
19%
Average GPA
2.67
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A-
Teachers
C-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
2.67
Reading Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
7%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
68
Full Time Teachers
68
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
950
Math
470
Verbal
480
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
22
Reading
21
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
9.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
23.5%
State Average
32.9%
Math
7.2%
State Average
22.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
130:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.8%
Female
45.2%
Black
97.7%
Hispanic
1.5%
White
<1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Delaware State University 408 Students
Morgan State University 387 Students
Bowie State University 381 Students
Norfolk State University 380 Students
Virginia State University 362 Students
University of the District of Columbia 350 Students
North Carolina Central University 287 Students
Clark Atlanta University 263 Students
Howard University 260 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 233 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 193 Students
Nursing 127 Students
Psychology 88 Students
Small Business Management 72 Students
Computer Science 68 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 56 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 50 Students
Biology 45 Students
Early Childhood Education 36 Students
Engineering 32 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 408 Reviews
3.0 Senior
1/7/2025
Some of the best parts of Friendship Collegiate is how that supports you on your future if you plan to go to college or not and how important safety means to them.
5.0 Senior
11/26/2024
Being a student at Friendship Collegiate Academy is great. The school prepares all students to be prepared for college. From academics to sports to extracurricular activities, Friendship offers many different opportunities to better the students life in and out of school.
5.0 Senior
10/12/2024
I've had a good experience at Friendship over my 4 years and the administration and students make the school feel like a family friendly community.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 9 Reviews
3.0 other
5/5/2014
I want to support what the poster from February 13, 2014 said about the likelihood of some graduates struggling in college and dropping out. I know of a student who has been led to believe that a) she can graduate from college and b) she will be able to pay for it. In reality, she will have great di...
3.0 other
2/13/2014
Are you a high-achieving student? Like most public schools, ones assessment primarily depends on the student. If a child is motivated, gifted, working hard, involved in honors/advanced placement classes, engaged in academic extracurricular activities, and/or have mentors from church and/or school, T...
5.0 teacher
10/4/2013
I work at Friendship Public Charter and I'm amazed at the investment in Technology. There are Chromebooks available in every classroom and Chromeboxes. I know of no other schools that invest so much in ensuring that their students have 21st century technology so they are ready for college and career...
3.0 teacher
12/12/2012
I use to work here for a year and then i moved to another school. It's too crowed, and it's sad that you have to bag check and pat down each student that walk through the door. Kids will skip class and hang outside the gym and fool around. Teachers are about the same age as the kids and they let the...

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Friendship Collegiate Academy is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 in Washington, DC and is served by the Friendship Public Charter Schools in District of Columbia. The school has a total enrollment of 654 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 7% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 19% are proficient in reading. Friendship Collegiate Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 2.67, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 950 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $376,103. Discover additional schools in the area, like IDEA Public Charter School, SEED PCS, Cesar Chavez PCS for Public Policy - Chavez High School, and more. Learn more about what Washington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Friendship Collegiate Academy.

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