KIPP DC PCS: College Preparatory

KIPP DC PCS: College Preparatory

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
1405 Brentwood Pky NE,  Washington, DC
3.8
3.6
868 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jessica Cunningham
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
7%
Reading Proficiency
24%
Average GPA
3.2
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.2
Reading Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
7%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
59
Full Time Teachers
59
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
500
Verbal
500
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
21
Reading
20
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
25%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
12.4%
State Average
32.9%
Math
2.5%
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
147:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.3%
Male
46.7%
Black
97.8%
Hispanic
2.1%
White
<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.
North Carolina A&T State University 283 Students
Morgan State University 259 Students
Bowie State University 225 Students
Delaware State University 218 Students
North Carolina Central University 198 Students
Clark Atlanta University 179 Students
Norfolk State University 162 Students
Virginia State University 150 Students
Howard University 147 Students
Towson University 141 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 136 Students
Psychology 84 Students
Nursing 84 Students
Accounting 55 Students
Biology 48 Students
Computer Science 46 Students
Small Business Management 44 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 39 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 35 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 130 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/14/2025
Throughout my 4 years at Kipp I can truly say that i have enjoyed it but just like any other high school they have definitely had their ups and downs
4.0 Senior
3/28/2025
KIPP is a very good school but needs to be improved. It's a really good school but the faculty aren't always welcoming to students. But good school overall.
4.0 Senior
12/17/2024
The best part of my high school experience is the academics and the sports. the worst part is really just like sometimes there is no organization sometimes.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 5 Reviews
2.0 parent
12/11/2014
this school is the worst school kids fight and girls go missing out of no where about 2-3 girls have gone missing already
1.0 parent
11/24/2012
Im sorry But This is not A School i Would Send My child to at All Kids roam Through The halls Talk Badly To The Teachers My Nephew Got jumped and Beat Up For His New shoes By the kids Not As Good Of A Charter School At all
5.0 parent
6/17/2011
EXCELLENT! My son has been a Kipster since the 5th grade, recently ending his 9th grade school year and I am anxiously awaiting the beginning of the 10th grade school year to see how KIPP DC College Preparatory is going to challenge us! KIPP has enriched not only my son but I as well; their stance o...
5.0 parent
5/27/2010
two of my daughters attend KIPP DC, one in the fifth and the other ninth. This year on the 2010 DC CAS test they again better than their previous class. They even wow the epic award...keep breaking bounderies KIPP DC.....great work TEAM! I'm proud of the teachers as well as the students

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KIPP DC PCS: College Preparatory is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 in Washington, DC and is served by the KIPP DC Public Charter Schools in District of Columbia. The school has a total enrollment of 868 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 7% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24% are proficient in reading. KIPP DC PCS: College Preparatory has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.2, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kingsman Academy Public Charter School, Academy for Ideal Education - T Street, Templeton Academy DC, and more. Learn more about what Washington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near KIPP DC PCS: College Preparatory.

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