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After that good work you and family did, LWLVWLPHWR¿OOLQWKHDSSOLFDWLRQVIRUWKHVFKRROV DWOHDVW DOUHDG\\RXUQHLJKERUKRRGVFKRRO Tips: is here to help, so please don’t hesitate call us! the GreatSchools staff And always remember, 20 Stanton Elementary School (DC Scholars) 6FKRRO3UR¿OHV Elementary (Elementary schools serving any grades between PS-8) For more information about PK-12 schools in DC, go to www.greatschools.org/dc 21 ELEMENTARY | A $LGDQ0RQWHVVRUL6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK-6 2700 27TH ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: January 18, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC 20008, WARD 3 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 387-2700 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $16,314-$22,576 8:15AM - 3:00PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Chinese, Spanish Woodley Park Zoo-Adams Student Demographics: Morgan Extra-curricular: Discovery programs American Indian / Bus: 96, L2, L4, DC Circulator Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 199 students School Diversity Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 90% Hispanic Before care: Yes White Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level Low Income Dress code: No ELL/ESL Special Education “We are best known for our authentic Montessori program.” $LWRQ(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 533 48TH PL., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 671-6060 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 4 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 17 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 46% 26% 17% Reading 45% 26% 22% Languages Taught: Chinese, Spanish Extra-curricular: Boys and Girls Club, Minnesota Ave. Student Demographics: tutoring, soccer, poetry American Indian / Bus: 96, 97, U4, U6, U8, W4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 297 students School Diversity 99% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 78% 1% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 95% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 10% “We are best known for our environments and language program.” 22 | www.greatschools.org/dc A | ELEMENTARY $PLGRQ%RZHQ(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 401 EYE ST., SW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20024, WARD 6 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 724-4867 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 1 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 10 8:40AM - 3:20PM Math 21% 24% 15% Reading 33% 30% 19% Languages Taught: None offered at this time Waterfront-SEU, Federal Center Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: American Indian / Bus: P2, P6, V7 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 272 students School Diversity 98% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 75% 1% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 87% Low Income ELL/ESL 1% Special Education 14% “We are best known for our strong academic focus.” $QQXQFLDWLRQ&DWKROLF6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK-8 3825 KLINGLE PL., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Contact school WASHINGTON, DC 20016, WARD 3 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 362-1408 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $8,215 8:00AM - 3:00PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Spanish Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Crafts, rock band, American Indian / yearbook Bus: 31, 32, N4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 4% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 137 students School Diversity 68% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 100% 12% Hispanic Before care: Yes 15% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level N/A Low Income ELL/ESL N/A Special Education N/A “We are best known for our family atmosphere and academics.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 23 ELEMENTARY | A-B $UWVDQG7HFKQRORJ\$FDGHP\3&6 PUBLIC CHARTER, PK-5 5300 BLAINE STREET, NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 398-6811 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 3:30PM Math 41% 39% 36% Languages Taught: Spanish Reading 44% 44% 41% Extra-curricular: PAWS, Saturday -- school, All Star book club, tutoring, tech club, stage crew Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 96, U6, W4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 561 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 90% 0% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 91% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 9% “We are best known for our arts/technology integration.” %DQFURIW(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 1755 NEWTON ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20010, WARD 1 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 673-7280 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 24 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 40 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 47% 45% 53% Reading 38% 40% 38% -- Languages Taught: Dual Language - Spanish Columbia Heights Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Gardening, drama club, tutoring, tech club American Indian / Bus: H8, S1, S2, S4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 6% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 458 students School Diversity 10% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 84% 75% Hispanic Before care: Yes 7% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 66% Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL 70% Special Education 8% “We are best known for our dual-immersion program (spa).” 24 | www.greatschools.org/dc B | ELEMENTARY %DUQDUG(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-4 430 DECATUR ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 576-1100 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 16 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 69 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 80% 64% 61% Reading 85% 67% 58% Languages Taught: Immersion - Spanish Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Step club, gardening, tutoring and more American Indian / Bus: 62, 63, 64, 70, 71, 79 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 439 students School Diversity 56% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 71% 38% Hispanic Before care: No 3% White 2% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 62% Low Income ELL/ESL 27% Special Education 12% “We are best known for our academics, gardening, and autism program.” %HDXYRLU7KH1DWLRQDO&DWKHGUDO(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK-3 3500 WOODLEY RD., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Contact school WASHINGTON, DC 20016, WARD 3 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 537-6485 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $28,550 8:15AM - 3:00PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Spanish Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Varies Bus: 31, 32, 36, 96, H4, N4 American Indian / Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 393 students School Diversity Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: Hispanic Before care: No White Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level Low Income ELL/ESL Special Education “We are best known for being early childhood education experts.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 25 ELEMENTARY | B %HHUV(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 3600 ALABAMA AVE., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20020, WARD 7 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 939-4800 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 22 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 31 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 41% 44% 28% Reading 41% 46% 40% ? Languages Taught: None offered at this time Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: African Dance, High Tea Society, chess, gardening club American Indian / Bus: 39, M6, W4 0% Alaskan Native and more Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 373 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 73% 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 71% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 18% “We are best known for our SAM & STEM Programs.” %LVKRS-RKQ7:DONHU6FKRROIRU%R\V PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK-2 (PK-8 BY 2017) 3640 MARTIN L. KING JR. AVE., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Contact school WASHINGTON, DC 20032, WARD 8 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 678-1515 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: None 8:15AM - 3:00PM Math Financial Aid: N/A OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: None offered Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: African dance and Bus: A4, A8, W14 American Indian / drumming, Cub Scouts, freestyle poetry Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 39 students School Diversity Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: Hispanic Before care: Yes White Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level Low Income ELL/ESL Special Education “We are best known for….” 26 | www.greatschools.org/dc B | ELEMENTARY %OHVVHG6DFUDPHQW(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, K-8 5841 CHEVY CHASE PKWY NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Contact school WASHINGTON, DC 20015, WARD 3 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 966-6682 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $8,300 8:30AM - 3:10PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: French, Spanish Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Yearbook American Indian / Bus: E2, E6, L4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 1% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 517 students School Diversity 2% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 100% 3% Hispanic Before care: No 90% White 4% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level N/A Low Income ELL/ESL N/A No services provided Special Education N/A “We are best known for our quality education.” %UHQW(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 301 NORTH CAROLINA AVE., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20002, WARD 6 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 698-3363 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 9 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 45 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 64% 56% 62% ? Reading 39% 56% 76% Languages Taught: Chinese Extra-curricular: Urban bird watching Capital South, Eastern Market Student Demographics: club, Girls on the Run, book club, yearbook and more American Indian / Bus: 32, 34, 36, 96, 97, P6 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 1% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 327 students School Diversity 39% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 84% 7% Hispanic Before care: Yes 50% White 4% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 17% Low Income ELL/ESL 2% Special Education 8% “We are best known for our Museum Magnet Program.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 27 ELEMENTARY | B %ULGJHV$FDGHP\ PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK-8 6119 GEORGIA AVE., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: June 1, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 829-1901 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 21 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $7,000-$8,500 8:45AM - 4:00PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Spanish Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Martial arts American Indian / Bus: 70, 79, S4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 155 students School Diversity 90% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 98% 10% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 80% Low Income ELL/ESL 30% Special Education 6% “We are best known for our academics and travel.” %ULJKWZRRG(GXFDWLRQ&DPSXV DCPS, PS-8 1300 NICHOLSON ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 722-5670 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 0 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 46 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 48% 37% 31% Reading 47% 37% 36% Languages Taught: Bilingual - Spanish Extra-curricular: Yoga, ballet, poetry, Student Demographics: mentoring, tutoring American Indian / Bus: 52, 54, 71, 79, S4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 563 students School Diversity 30% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 79% 66% Hispanic Before care: No 2% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 80% Low Income ELL/ESL 55% Special Education 9% “We are best known for our family literacy.” 28 | www.greatschools.org/dc B | ELEMENTARY %URRNODQG(GXFDWLRQ&DPSXV#%XQNHU+LOO DCPS, PS-8 1401 MICHIGAN AVE., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20017, WARD 5 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 576-6095 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 9 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 19 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 41% 43% 37% -- Reading 46% 46% 39% Languages Taught: Spanish Extra-curricular: Spanish club, chorus, Student Demographics: tech club, ski club, tutoring and more American Indian / Bus: 80, E2, H6, H8, H9, R4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 352 students School Diversity 91% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 71% 8% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 70% Low Income ELL/ESL 7% Special Education 17% “We are best known for our variety of speciality classes.” %URZQH(GXFDWLRQ&DPSXV DCPS, PS-8 850 26TH ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20002, WARD 5 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 671-6210 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 0 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 5 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 20% 15% 29% ? Reading 21% 23% 22% -- Languages Taught: Spanish Extra-curricular: Dance club, reading Student Demographics: club, tutoring American Indian / Bus: S41, X1, X2, X3, X8 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 421 students School Diversity 99% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 71% 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 90% Low Income ELL/ESL 3% Special Education 16% “We are best known for our strict strive for academics.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 29 ELEMENTARY | B %UXFH0RQURH(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 3560 WARDER ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20001, WARD 1 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 576-6222 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 1 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 16 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 49% 23% 43% ? Reading 39% 24% 30% ? Languages Taught: Bilingual - Spanish Extra-curricular: Girls Scouts, ballet, Georgia Ave-Petworth Student Demographics: tutoring American Indian / Bus: 63, 70, H2, H8 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 421 students School Diversity 35% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 79% 64% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 87% Low Income ELL/ESL 58% Special Education 11% “We are best known for our dual-language program.” %XUURXJKV(GXFDWLRQ&DPSXV DCPS, PS-8 1820 MONROE ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20018, WARD 5 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 576-6150 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 12 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 8 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 52% 33% 39% ? Reading 62% 49% 41% Languages Taught: French Extra-curricular: Gardening, chess Student Demographics: club, science club and more American Indian / Bus: 84, E2, G8, H6 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 335 students School Diversity 87% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 78% 12% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 79% Low Income ELL/ESL 5% Special Education 16% “We are best known for our STEM-focused education program.” 30 | www.greatschools.org/dc B-C | ELEMENTARY %XUUYLOOH(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 801 DIVISION AVE., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 671-6020 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 9 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 43 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 76% 51% 48% Reading 62% 48% 45% Languages Taught: French, Spanish Extra-curricular: Girl Scouts, student Student Demographics: council, yearbook and more American Indian / Bus: U4, U5, U6, U8, W4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 350 students School Diversity 98% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 81% 1% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 67% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 7% “We are best known for our standards-based instruction.” &:+DUULV(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 301 53RD ST., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 645-3188 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 0 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 13 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 32% 20% 8% Reading 44% 25% 21% Languages Taught: None offered at this time Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Choir, drama club, math club, science club and more American Indian / Bus: 25, 96, 97, U5, U6, W4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 202 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 72% 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 80% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 8% “We are best known for our reading and math programs.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 31 ELEMENTARY | C &DSLWDO&LW\3&6 /RZHU6FKRRO PUBLIC CHARTER, PK-8 3047 15TH ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20009, WARD 1 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 387-0309 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:15AM - 3:15PM Math 63% 65% 70% Languages Taught: Spanish Reading 72% 66% 70% -- Extra-curricular: Drama club Columbia Heights Student Demographics: Bus: 52, H4, H8, S2, American Indian / 0% DC Circulator Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 3% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 244 students School Diversity 29% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 28% Hispanic Before care: Yes 33% White 7% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 40% Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL 20% Special Education 15% “We are best known for our Expeditionary Learning design.” &DSLWRO+LOO'D\6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK-8 210 SOUTH CAROLINA AVE., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: January 17, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC 20003, WARD 6 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 547-2244 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 50 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $25,050-$26,033 8:10AM - 3:10PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: French, Spanish Capitol South Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Cooking, instrumental American Indian / lessons, jazz band, photography, tae Bus: 32, 36, P6, V7 0% Alaskan Native kwon do, yoga Asian / Native Hawaiian or 3% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 215 students School Diversity 18% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 100% 6% Hispanic Before care: No 61% White N/A Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 5% Low Income Dress code: No ELL/ESL N/A No services provided Special Education N/A “We are best known for our progressive integrated curriculum educating the whole child.” 32 | www.greatschools.org/dc C | ELEMENTARY &DSLWRO+LOO0RQWHVVRUL6FKRRO#/RJDQ DCPS, PS-5 215 G ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20002, WARD 6 Not Available February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 698-4467 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): N/A CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): N/A 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math Not Available Reading Languages Taught: French Extra-curricular: Union Station Student Demographics: Bus: D8, X8, 90, 92, American Indian / DC Circulator Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: N/A School Diversity Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: N/A Hispanic Before care: Yes White Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level Low Income Dress code: No ELL/ESL Special Education “We are best known for fostering creative/independent young minds.” &HQWHU&LW\3&6 %ULJKWZRRG&DPSXV PUBLIC CHARTER, PK-8 6008 GEORGIA AVE., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 723-3322 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 4:00PM Languages Taught: Spanish Math 27% 22% 32% ? Reading 43% 43% 44% Extra-curricular: Community service, -- student government Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 52, 62, 70 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 209 students School Diversity 59% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 40% Hispanic Before care: Yes 1% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 94% Low Income ELL/ESL 40% Special Education 8% “We are best known for our character, excellence and service.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 33 ELEMENTARY | C &HQWHU&LW\3&6 &DSLWRO+LOO&DPSXV PUBLIC CHARTER, PK-8 1503 EAST CAPITOL ST., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20003, WARD 6 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 547-7566 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 4:00PM Math 18% 34% 40% Languages Taught: Spanish Reading 32% 35% 41% Extra-curricular: Community service, student government Stadium-Armory Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: B2, 96, 97 1% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 216 students School Diversity 95% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 80% 1% Hispanic Before care: Yes 1% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 73% Low Income ELL/ESL 1% Special Education 13% “We are best known for our character, excellence and service.” &HQWHU&LW\3&6 &RQJUHVV+HLJKWV&DPSXV PUBLIC CHARTER, PK-8 220 HIGHVIEW PL., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20032, WARD 8 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 562-7070 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 4:00PM Languages Taught: Spanish Math 23% 15% 21% ? Reading 36% 31% 32% Extra-curricular: Community service, -- student government Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: A8, A6, A8, W14 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 199 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 0% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 92% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 7% “We are best known for our character, excellence and service.” 34 | www.greatschools.org/dc C | ELEMENTARY &HQWHU&LW\3&6 3HWZRUWK&DPSXV PUBLIC CHARTER, PK-8 510 WEBSTER ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 726-9212 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 4:00PM Math 34% 39% 42% Languages Taught: Spanish Reading 39% 39% 52% Extra-curricular: Pre-SAT Prep, tutoring, yoga Georgia Ave-Petworth Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 60, 62, 64 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 227 students School Diversity 58% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 41% Hispanic Before care: Yes 1% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 80% Low Income ELL/ESL 33% Special Education 13% “We are best known for our character, excellence and service.” &HQWHU&LW\3&6 6KDZ&DPSXV PUBLIC CHARTER, PK-8 711 N ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20001, WARD 2 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 234-1093 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 4:00PM Math 22% 23% 29% Languages Taught: Spanish Reading 38% 34% 34% Extra-curricular: Junior Coach -- program, student government Mt Vernon Sq-7th St-Convention Student Demographics: Ctr. American Indian / 0% Bus: G2, G8, 66, 70, 71 Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 221 students School Diversity 87% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 10% Hispanic Before care: Yes 2% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 88% Low Income ELL/ESL 8% Special Education 13% “We are best known for our character, excellence and service.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 35 ELEMENTARY | C &HQWHU&LW\3&6 7ULQLGDG&DPSXV PUBLIC CHARTER, PK-8 1217 WEST VIRGINIA AVE., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20002, WARD 5 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 397-1614 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 4:00PM Math 26% 33% 40% Languages Taught: Spanish Reading 44% 36% 55% Extra-curricular: Gardening, DoE ? RiverSmart School Site, Girl Scouts Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 90, 92, X2 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 228 students School Diversity 98% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 80% 2% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 77% Low Income ELL/ESL 1% Special Education 8% “We are best known for our character, excellence and service.” &OHYHODQG(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 1825 8TH ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20001, WARD 1 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 939-4380 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 35 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 37 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 75% 83% 70% ? Reading 79% 65% 58% Languages Taught: Spanish Extra-curricular: Boy Scouts, bell choir, Shaw-Howard U Student Demographics: chess, glee club and more American Indian / Bus: 63, 70, 92, 96, G8 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 1% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 295 students School Diversity 68% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 87% 30% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 74% Low Income ELL/ESL 26% Special Education 6% “We are best known for our student achievement.” 36 | www.greatschools.org/dc C-D | ELEMENTARY &RUQHUVWRQH6FKRROVRI:DVKLQJWRQ'& PRIVATE SCHOOL, K-8 419 RIDGE RD., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Contact school WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 575-0027 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $7,000 8:00AM - 3:30PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Sign Language, Student Demographics: Spanish Bus: U2, U5, V7 American Indian / Extra-curricular: Community service, Alaskan Native missions trips, student government, Asian / Native Hawaiian or yearbook 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 144 students School Diversity Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: Hispanic Before care: Yes White Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level Low Income ELL/ESL Special Education “We are best known for our hope and academic excellence.” '&%LOLQJXDO3&6 PUBLIC CHARTER, PS-5 1420 COLUMBIA RD., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20009, WARD 1 April 1, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 332-4200 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): 55 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:10AM - 4:00PM Math 33% 33% 47% Languages Taught: Bilingual-Spanish Reading 44% 33% 39% Extra-curricular: Ballet, gardening club, ? guitar Columbia Heights Student Demographics: Bus: 52, H2, H4, S4, American Indian / 0% DC Circulator Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 1% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 366 students School Diversity 12% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 90% 82% Hispanic Before care: Yes 5% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 84% Low Income Dress code: No ELL/ESL 65% Special Education 13% “We are best known for our bilingual education (Eng-Spa).” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 37 ELEMENTARY | D '&3UHS3&6 %HQQLQJ&DPSXV PUBLIC CHARTER, PS-2 (PS-8 BY 2017) 100 41ST ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 Not Available March 28, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 398-2838 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): 113 DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend CLASSROOM HOURS: 8:00AM - 4:00PM Math Languages Taught: Spanish Not Available Reading Extra-curricular: Gardening Benning Rd. Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: U5, X2 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 258 students School Diversity 98% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 90% 1% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 86% Low Income ELL/ESL 1% Special Education 2% “We are best known for our college prep education.” '&3UHS3&6 (GJHZRRG(OHPHQWDU\&DPSXV PUBLIC CHARTER, PK-3 707 EDGEWOOD ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20017, WARD 5 March 28, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 635-4411 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): 137 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 4:00PM Math 41% 54% 60% Languages Taught: Spanish Reading 43% 57% 65% Extra-curricular: Gardening Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 84, T18 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 400 students School Diversity 96% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 90% 4% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 83% Low Income ELL/ESL 7% Special Education 3% “We are best known for our college prep education.” 38 | www.greatschools.org/dc D | ELEMENTARY 'DYLV(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 4430 H ST., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 729-4340 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 0 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 12 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 22% 23% 15% Reading 17% 24% 25% -- Languages Taught: None offered at this time Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Pen Pal Exchange, Davis Diamonds, book club, chess, American Indian / Bus: F14, U8, V9, W4 1% Alaskan Native tutoring and more Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 180 students School Diversity 94% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 75% 4% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 86% Low Income ELL/ESL 1% Special Education 13% “We are best known for our new state-of-the-art library and focus on literacy.” 'RURWK\,+HLJKW&RPPXQLW\$FDGHP\3&6 %HQMDPLQ *ODG\V$PRV&DPSXV $PRV PUBLIC CHARTER, PS-5 1300 ALLISON ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 723-4100 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 4:00PM Languages Taught: Spanish Math 57% 49% 57% ? Reading 48% 53% 50% -- Extra-curricular: Gardening Georgia Ave-Petworth Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 52, 54, 62, 70, 71 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 444 students School Diversity 72% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 80% 27% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 80% Low Income ELL/ESL 21% Special Education 7% “We are best known for our Core Knowledge curriculum.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 39 ELEMENTARY | D 'RURWK\,+HLJKW&RPPXQLW\$FDGHP\3&6 (UQHVW 9LUJLQLD$PRV&DPSXV $PRV PUBLIC CHARTER, PS-8 1400 FIRST ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20001, WARD 5 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 234-2122 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 4:00PM Math 23% 25% 30% Languages Taught: Spanish Reading 21% 28% 37% Extra-curricular: NY Ave-FL Ave-Gallaudet U Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 90, 92, P6 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 499 students School Diversity 98% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 90% 1% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 74% Low Income ELL/ESL 1% Special Education 14% “We are best known for our career pathways program.” 'RURWK\,+HLJKW&RPPXQLW\$FDGHP\3&6 :LOVRQ 2GHVVD%XWOHU&DPSXV PUBLIC CHARTER, PS-5 5 THOMAS CIRCLE, NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20005, WARD 2 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 332-6565 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 4:00PM Math N/A 50% 71% N/A Languages Taught: Sign Language, Spanish Reading N/A 42% 67% N/A Extra-curricular: Yearbook, student newspaper McPherson Sq. Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 52, 53, 54 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 4% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 258 students School Diversity 64% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 100% 28% Hispanic Before care: Yes 2% White 2% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 61% Low Income ELL/ESL 18% Special Education 8% “We are best known for our Global Education Program.” 40 | www.greatschools.org/dc D | ELEMENTARY 'RURWK\,+HLJKW&RPPXQLW\$FDGHP\3&6 $GGLVRQDQG+HOHQ5DQG&DPSXV PUBLIC CHARTER, PS-5 33 RIGGS RD., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 5 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 723-4011 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 4:00PM Math 45% 39% 30% Languages Taught: Spanish Reading 38% 36% 32% Extra-curricular: Fort Totten Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 64, E2 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 321 students School Diversity 78% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 80% 21% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 81% Low Income ELL/ESL 29% Special Education 5% “We are best known for our Core Knowledge curriculum.” 'UHZ(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 5600 EADS ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 671-6040 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 0 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 6 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 34% 15% 13% Reading 31% 20% 25% ? Languages Taught: Spanish Extra-curricular: Art club, book club, Student Demographics: FKHVV¿WQHVVFOXEDQGPRUH American Indian / Bus: 96, 97, U8, W4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 191 students School Diversity 97% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 63% 3% Hispanic Before care: Yes 1% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 84% Low Income ELL/ESL 2% Special Education 15% “We are best known for going the extra mile for our students.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 41 ELEMENTARY | E (/+D\QHV3&6 *HRUJLD$YHQXH&DPSXV PUBLIC CHARTER, 3-8 3600 GEORGIA AVE., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20010, WARD 1 March 30, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 667-4446 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): 40 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:45PM Languages Taught: Spanish Math 80% 69% 77% ? Reading 66% 67% 53% Extra-curricular: Chess, dance, gardening, guitar, photography, step, student newspaper Georgia Ave-Petworth Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 62, 70 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 3% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 326 students School Diversity 52% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 90% 30% Hispanic Before care: Yes 12% White 2% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 69% Low Income ELL/ESL 15% Special Education 16% “We are best known for our student achievement.” (DJOH$FDGHP\3&6 06WUHHW&DPSXV PUBLIC CHARTER, PS-1 770 M ST., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20003, WARD 6 Not Available Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 544-2646 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:30AM - 4:00PM Math Languages Taught: Spanish Not Available Reading Extra-curricular: Chess club, study buddies Navy Yard Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 90, 92, P6, V8 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 416 students School Diversity 94% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 90% 1% Hispanic Before care: Yes 4% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 60% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 8% “We are best known for our holistic approach.” 42 | www.greatschools.org/dc E | ELEMENTARY (DUO\&KLOGKRRG$FDGHP\3&6 -RKHQQLQJ&DPSXV PUBLIC CHARTER, PS, K-2 4025 9TH ST., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20032, WARD 8 Not Available Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 373-0035 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:15 AM - 3:00 PM Math Languages Taught: Spanish Not Available Reading Extra-curricular: Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: A2, A6, D14 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 158 students School Diversity 98% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 85% 1% Hispanic Before care: Yes 1% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 84% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 9% “We are best known for our exemplary music program.” (DWRQ(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PK-5 3301 LOWELL ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20008, WARD 3 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 282-0103 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 3 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 58 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 80% 75% 74% Reading 86% 78% 79% -- Languages Taught: Chinese Extra-curricular: Gymnastics, peer Student Demographics: mediation, safety patrol and more American Indian / Bus: 36, 96, H4, L4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 8% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 426 students School Diversity 37% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 85% 10% Hispanic Before care: Yes 39% White 5% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 15% Low Income Dress code: No ELL/ESL 18% Special Education 6% “We are best known for our focus on cultural diversity.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 43 ELEMENTARY | E (OVLH:KLWORZ6WRNHV&RPPXQLW\)UHHGRP3&6 PUBLIC CHARTER, PK-6 3700 OAKVIEW TERRACE NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20010, WARD 5 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 265-7237 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:15AM - 3:45PM Math 66% 63% 65% Languages Taught: Dual Immersion - -- French, Spanish Reading 59% 58% 56% -- Extra-curricular: Girl/Boy Scouts, chant team, gardening, salsa dance, Brookland-CUA Student Demographics: cooking club, computer club American Indian / Bus: 80, G8, H4, H6 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 1% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 350 students School Diversity 45% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 90% 41% Hispanic Before care: Yes 11% White 2% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 79% Low Income Dress code: No ELL/ESL 36% Special Education 11% “We are best known for our language immersion program.” ([FHO$FDGHP\3&6 PUBLIC CHARTER, PS-3 (PS-8 BY 2016) 2501 MARTIN L. KING JR. AVE., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20020, WARD 8 Not Available Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 373-0097 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 3:45PM Math Languages Taught: None offered at Not Available Reading this time Extra-curricular: Ballet, karate, tap Anacostia Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 90, A2, A4, A6, B2, W4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 328 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 100% 0% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 53% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 0% ³:HDUHEHVWNQRZQIRUEHLQJ'&¶V¿UVWDOOJLUOSXEOLFVFKRRO´ 44 | www.greatschools.org/dc F | ELEMENTARY )HUHEHH+RSH(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 3999 8TH ST., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20032, WARD 8 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 645-3100 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 1 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 6 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 36% 32% 12% Reading 37% 31% 10% Languages Taught: None offered at this time Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Chess, dance, step, swimming, yoga and more American Indian / Bus: A2, A6, D12, M8, M9 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 318 students School Diversity 98% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 74% 1% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 91% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 15% “We are best known for our two academies (early childhood and upper elementary).” )UDQFLV6WHYHQV(GXFDWLRQ&DPSXV DCPS, PS-8 2425 N ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20037, WARD 2 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 724-4841 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 32 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 22 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 43% 40% 52% Reading 47% 45% 56% Languages Taught: Spanish Extra-curricular: Girl Scouts, chess, Foggy Bottom, Dupont Circle Student Demographics: knitting club, tutoring and more Bus: 36, D1, D6, G2, L2, DC American Indian / 0% Circulator Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 5% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 239 students School Diversity 69% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 67% 10% Hispanic Before care: Yes 10% White 3% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 58% Low Income ELL/ESL 13% Special Education 8% “We are best known for our safe learning environment.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 45 ELEMENTARY | F )ULHQGVKLS3&6 &KDPEHUODLQ(OHPHQWDU\ PUBLIC CHARTER, PK-8 1345 POTOMAC AVE., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20002, WARD 6 February 15, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 547-5800 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 7:50AM - 3:15PM Languages Taught: Spanish Math 35% 42% 42% -- Reading 32% 39% 38% Extra-curricular: Boost squad, safety -- patrol, robotics and more Potomac Ave. Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: V8 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 756 students School Diversity 99% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 85% 1% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 82% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 9% “We are best known for our college preparatory.” )ULHQGVKLS3&6 6RXWKHDVW(OHPHQWDU\$FDGHP\ PUBLIC CHARTER, PK-5 645 MILWAUKEE PL., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20032, WARD 8 February 15, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 562-1980 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 7:45 AM - 4:15 PM Math 54% 50% 46% Languages Taught: Spanish Reading 48% 43% 30% Extra-curricular: Girl Scouts, math team, robotics and more Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: A4, A6, A8 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 551 students School Diversity 99% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 80% 1% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 88% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 7% “We are best known for our college preparatory.” 46 | www.greatschools.org/dc F-G | ELEMENTARY )ULHQGVKLS3&6 :RRGULGJH(OHPHQWDU\DQG0LGGOH PUBLIC CHARTER, PK-8 2959 CARLTON AVE., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20018, WARD 5 February 15, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 635-6500 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 4:00PM Math 63% 52% 50% Languages Taught: Spanish Reading 60% 49% 49% Extra-curricular: Girl/Boy Scouts, -- Spanish club, choir, jazz band and more Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 84, T18 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 523 students School Diversity 97% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 80% 3% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 64% Low Income ELL/ESL 2% Special Education 10% “We are best known for our college prep and being an IB candidate school.” *DU¿HOG(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 2435 ALABAMA AVE., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20020, WARD 8 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 671-6140 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 7 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 21 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 26% 16% 6% Reading 26% 19% 8% Languages Taught: French Extra-curricular: Band, chess, Student Demographics: GUXPOLQHÀDJJLUOVDQGPRUH American Indian / Bus: 32, 34, 36, 92, W4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 249 students School Diversity 90% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 60% 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 84% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 9% “We are best known for our student achievement with our Tools of the Mind pilot program.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 47 ELEMENTARY | G *DUULVRQ(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 1200 S ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20009, WARD 2 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 673-7263 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 2 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 15 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 41% 47% 26% Reading 40% 55% 44% ? Languages Taught: None offered at this time U St/African-Amer Civil War Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Chess, gardening, Memorial/Cardozo double-dutch, ski club, drama club American Indian / 0% Bus: 52, 63, 64, 70, 79 Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 215 students School Diversity 67% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 69% 26% Hispanic Before care: No 5% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 66% Low Income ELL/ESL 22% Special Education 17% “We are best known for our City Year volunteers.” *HRUJHWRZQ'D\6FKRRO /RZHU0LGGOH6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK-8 4530 MACARTHUR BLVD., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: January 10, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC 20007, WARD 3 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 295-6200 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $29,170-$32,425 8:15AM - 3:15PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Chinese, French, Student Demographics: German, Spanish American Indian / Extra-curricular: Chess club, Bus: D4, D5, D6 0% Alaskan Native community service, debate, math club, Asian / Native Hawaiian or 8% science club and more 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 579 students School Diversity 19% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 5% Hispanic Before care: Yes 68% White N/A Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level N/A Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL N/A Special Education N/A “We are best known for our academics and diversity.” 48 | www.greatschools.org/dc H | ELEMENTARY +'&RRNH(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 2525 17TH ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20001, WARD 1 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 939-5390 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 13 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 44 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 38% 38% 24% Reading 32% 36% 32% -- Languages Taught: Spanish Extra-curricular: Girl Scouts, art club, Columbia Heights Student Demographics: recycling club, poetry club, ski club and more American Indian / Bus: 42, 43, H4, H8, S2, S4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 367 students School Diversity 36% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 86% 57% Hispanic Before care: Yes 4% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 91% Low Income ELL/ESL 50% Special Education 9% “We are best known for our caring and quality staff.” +HDUVW(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PK-5 3950 37TH ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20008, WARD 3 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 282-0106 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 23 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 37 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 92% 67% 67% -- Reading 81% 76% 65% Languages Taught: None offered at this time Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Spanish club, green team, tennis, yoga and more American Indian / Bus: 31, 32, 36, 37, H4, L2, N8 1% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 5% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 241 students School Diversity 60% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 80% 7% Hispanic Before care: Yes 22% White 4% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 34% Low Income Dress code: No ELL/ESL 5% Special Education 7% “We are best known for our Health. Environment. Arts. Rigor. Spirit. Teamwork.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 49 ELEMENTARY | H +HQGOH\(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 425 CHESAPEAKE ST., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20032, WARD 8 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 645-3450 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 1 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 10 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 38% 24% 28% -- Reading 48% 23% 35% ? Languages Taught: None offered at this time Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Tutoring, tennis American Indian / Bus: A6, A8, A9, M8 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 365 students School Diversity 99% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 74% 0% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 89% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 12% “We are best known for our arts and reading programs.” +RO\7ULQLW\6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK-8 1325 36TH ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Contact school WASHINGTON, DC 20007, WARD 2 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 337-2339 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $11,565-$18,180 8:10AM - 3:00PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Spanish Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Chorus, community American Indian / service and more Bus: 31, 38B, D6 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 335 students School Diversity 6% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 7% Hispanic Before care: Yes 81% White 4% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 4% Low Income ELL/ESL N/A Special Education N/A “We are best known for our spirit of cura personalis.” 50 | www.greatschools.org/dc H | ELEMENTARY +RXVWRQ(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 1100 50TH PL., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 671-6170 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 1 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 17 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 46% 55% 20% ? Reading 59% 52% 43% Languages Taught: None offered at this time Deanwood Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Tutoring, tennis American Indian / Bus: R12, U4, V14, W4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 230 students School Diversity 97% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 69% 3% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 81% Low Income ELL/ESL 2% Special Education 13% “We are best known for our Community Center Workspace.” +RZDUG5RDG$FDGHP\3&6 0DLQ&DPSXV PUBLIC CHARTER, PK-6 701 HOWARD RD., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20020, WARD 8 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 610-4193 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 3:00PM Languages Taught: Spanish Math 29% 32% 26% ? Reading 30% 29% 28% -- Extra-curricular: Step team Anacostia Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 90, B2, P6, W6, W8 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 536 students School Diversity 99% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 1% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 78% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 9% “We are best known for our student-to-teacher ratio.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 51 ELEMENTARY | H +RZDUG5RDG$FDGHP\3&6 3HQQ$YH&DPSXV PUBLIC CHARTER, PS-2 3000 PENNSYLVANIA AVE., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20020, WARD 7 Not Available Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 582-3322 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 3:00PM Math Languages Taught: Spanish Not Available Reading Extra-curricular: Tech club Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 32, 36, M6 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 134 students School Diversity 99% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 1% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 94% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 3% “We are best known for our strong arts program through 21st Century grant.” +\GH$GGLVRQ(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PK-5 3219 O ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20007, WARD 2 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 282-0170 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 6 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 35 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 86% 88% 75% Reading 83% 78% 81% -- Languages Taught: None offered at this time Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Girls on the Run, Bus: 31, 32, 36, 38B, homework club, gardening American Indian / 0% DC Circulator Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 8% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 272 students School Diversity 31% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 81% 4% Hispanic Before care: No 55% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 14% Low Income Dress code: No ELL/ESL 18% Special Education 7% “We are best known for fostering a strong sense of community / personalizing learning.” 52 | www.greatschools.org/dc I | ELEMENTARY ,GHDO$FDGHP\3&6 1RUWK&DSLWRO6WUHHW&DPSXV PUBLIC CHARTER, PS-8 6130 N. CAPITOL ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 May 31, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 729-6660 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): 25 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:45PM Languages Taught: French, Spanish Math 45% 47% 44% -- Reading 45% 45% 36% Extra-curricular: Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: K27 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 133 students School Diversity 98% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 2% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 91% Low Income ELL/ESL 3% Special Education 5% “We are best known for building strong family bonds.” ,PDJLQH+RSH&RPPXQLW\3&6 /DPRQG&DPSXV PUBLIC CHARTER, PS-8 6200 KANSAS AVE., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20017, WARD 4 Rolling SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 722-4421 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 4:00PM Languages Taught: Spanish Math 23% 16% 28% ? Reading 50% 47% 51% -- Extra-curricular: Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: E4, K6 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 363 students School Diversity 91% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 60% 8% Hispanic Before care: Yes 1% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 59% Low Income ELL/ESL 6% Special Education 3% “We are best known for our Core Knowledge Curriculum.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 53 ELEMENTARY | I ,PDJLQH+RSH&RPPXQLW\3&6 7ROVRQ&DPSXV PUBLIC CHARTER, PS-8 2917 8TH ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20017, WARD 5 Rolling SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 832-7370 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 3:00PM Math 31% 31% 47% Languages Taught: Spanish Reading 46% 35% 47% ? Extra-curricular: Gardening, yearbook Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 84, T18 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 415 students School Diversity 96% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 90% 3% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 65% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 10% “We are best known for our Core Knowledge Curriculum.” ,PDJLQH6RXWKHDVW3&6 PUBLIC CHARTER, PS-6 (PS-8 BY 2013) 421 ALABAMA AVE., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20032, WARD 8 April 11, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 561-1622 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): 160 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 3:00PM Languages Taught: Spanish Math 23% 18% 33% ? Reading 38% 21% 29% Extra-curricular: Academic, athletic ? and artistic enrichment programs Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: A6, A42, W4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 489 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 74% 0% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 78% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 5% “We are best known for our single-sex classrooms.” 54 | www.greatschools.org/dc J | ELEMENTARY -2:LOVRQ(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 660 K ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20002, WARD 6 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 698-4733 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 21 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 56 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 76% 77% 53% Reading 71% 68% 53% Languages Taught: French Extra-curricular: Boy and Girl Scouts, Student Demographics: Scrabble club, chess, debate, drama, yoga and more American Indian / Bus: 90, 92, D4, D8, X2 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 367 students School Diversity 95% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 76% 2% Hispanic Before care: Yes 2% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 73% Low Income ELL/ESL 2% Special Education 13% “We are best known for our award-winning French Program.” -DQQH\(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PK-5 4130 ALBEMARLE ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20016, WARD 3 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 282-0110 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 15 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 57 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 85% 88% 90% Reading 91% 88% 92% -- Languages Taught: Spanish Extra-curricular: Girls on the Run, Tenleytown-AU Student Demographics: recycling club, safety patrol, student council and more American Indian / Bus: 31, 32, 36, M4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 3% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 502 students School Diversity 10% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 93% 7% Hispanic Before care: Yes 69% White 9% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 3% Low Income ELL/ESL 6% Special Education 4% “We are best known for our positive school culture.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 55 ELEMENTARY | J-K -HZLVK3ULPDU\'D\6FKRRORIWKH1DWLRQ¶V&DSLWDO PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK-6 6045 16TH ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: January 6, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 291-5737 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 1 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $19,800 8:30AM - 3:30PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: No Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Hebrew Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Israeli dance, chess, American Indian / community service, karate, student Bus: E2, E4, S2, S4 0% Alaskan Native government, yearbook Asian / Native Hawaiian or 1% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 262 students School Diversity 0% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 91% 7% Hispanic Before care: Yes 92% White N/A Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level N/A Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL N/A Special Education N/A No services provided “We are best known for our warm community and strong academics.” .HQLOZRUWK(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 1300 44TH ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 724-4643 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 0 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 8 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 21% 43% 35% ? Reading 19% 31% 29% -- Languages Taught: None offered at this time Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Girls Scouts, arts & crafts, tennis American Indian / Bus: U4, U6, U8, V7 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 178 students School Diversity 98% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 78% 2% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 88% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 12% “We are best known for our School Application Model (SAM).” 56 | www.greatschools.org/dc K | ELEMENTARY .HWFKDP(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 1919 15TH ST., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20020, WARD 8 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 698-1122 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 1 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 12 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 30% 32% 41% Reading 27% 38% 35% -- Languages Taught: None offered at this time Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Girl Scouts, African dance, tutoring and more American Indian / Bus: 92, B2, U2, V5, W8 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 255 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 74% 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 83% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 7% “We are best known for our belief that WE CAN SUCCEED!” .H\(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PK-5 5001 DANA PL., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20016, WARD 3 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 729-3280 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 12 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 38 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 86% 91% 91% -- Reading 85% 90% 88% -- Languages Taught: French, Spanish, Swahili Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Girls on the Run, drama, book club, cooking, safety patrol American Indian / Bus: D5, D6, M4 0% Alaskan Native and more Asian / Native Hawaiian or 6% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 365 students School Diversity 7% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 89% 10% Hispanic Before care: Yes 68% White 9% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 7% Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL 11% Special Education 5% “We are best known for our world-class education.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 57 ELEMENTARY | K .LPEDOO(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 3375 MINNESOTA AVE., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 671-6260 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 7 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 20 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 59% 47% 32% Reading 45% 41% 31% Languages Taught: None offered at this time Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Tutoring, choir, tennis and more American Indian / Bus: V7, V9, U2, U5, U6 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 309 students School Diversity 97% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 75% 2% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 84% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 11% “We are best known for being One School, One Team.” .LQJ(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 3200 6TH ST., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20032, WARD 8 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 939-4900 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 1 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 12 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 35% 41% 35% ? Reading 59% 41% 44% -- Languages Taught: Spanish Extra-curricular: Girl Scouts, Congress Heights Student Demographics: gardening, yearbook, science club, arts & crafts and more American Indian / Bus: A2, A4, M8, W4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 375 students School Diversity 98% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 76% 1% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 88% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 7% “We are best known for our accelerated reading and science programs.” 58 | www.greatschools.org/dc K | ELEMENTARY .,33'& +HLJKWV$FDGHP\ PUBLIC CHARTER, 1 (1-4 BY 2014) 2600 DOUGLASS RD., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20020, WARD 8 Not Available March 30, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 610-5323 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 20 DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend CLASSROOM HOURS: 7:30AM - 4:30PM Math Not Available Languages Taught: Spanish Reading Extra-curricular: Mandatory Saturday School, art, cooking class, dance Student Demographics: Bus: 94, W2, W3 American Indian / Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: N/A School Diversity Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: N/A Hispanic Before care: No White Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level Low Income ELL/ESL Special Education “We are best known for our values-driven instruction.” .,33'& 3URPLVH$FDGHP\ PUBLIC CHARTER, 1-3 (1-4 BY 2012) 4801 BENNING RD., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 Not Available March 30, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 582-1390 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): 20 DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend CLASSROOM HOURS: 7:30AM - 4:30PM Math Languages Taught: Spanish Not Available Reading Extra-curricular: Mandatory Saturday School, art, cooking class, dance Benning Rd. Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: U8, W4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 203 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 100% 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 83% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 10% “We are best known for our values-driven instruction.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 59 ELEMENTARY | K-L .XXPED/HDUQLQJ&HQWHU PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK-6 3328 MARTIN L. KING JR. AVE., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: April 30, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC 20032, WARD 8 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 563-5971 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: 7:00AM - 6:00PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: French, Sign Student Demographics: Language, Spanish, Swahili American Indian / Extra-curricular: Drumming Bus: A2, A4, A8, W4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 60 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 85% 0% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 95% Low Income ELL/ESL N/A No services provided Special Education N/A No services provided “We are best known for promoting the scholar as well as the artist!” /DID\HWWH(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PK-5 5701 BROAD BRANCH RD., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20015, WARD 4 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 282-0116 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 0 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 77 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 90% 84% 87% -- Reading 91% 87% 88% -- Languages Taught: None offered at this time Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Math Counts, percussion ensemble, pottery, student American Indian / Bus: E2, E4, E6, L1, L2, L4, M4 0% Alaskan Native newspaper and more Asian / Native Hawaiian or 4% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 682 students School Diversity 15% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 90% 6% Hispanic Before care: Yes 71% White 5% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 5% Low Income Dress code: No ELL/ESL 3% Special Education 6% “We are best known for our excellence in academics.” 60 | www.greatschools.org/dc L | ELEMENTARY /DQJGRQ(GXFDWLRQ&DPSXV DCPS, PS-8 1900 EVARTS ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20018, WARD 5 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 576-6048 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 14 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 40 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 72% 75% 72% -- Reading 67% 69% 67% -- Languages Taught: Spanish Extra-curricular: GeoPlunge, dance, Student Demographics: yearbook, student newspaper American Indian / Bus: 84, 86, B8, H6, T18 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 1% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 414 students School Diversity 95% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 76% 3% Hispanic Before care: Yes 1% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 71% Low Income ELL/ESL 4% Special Education 7% “We are best known for our high academic achievement.” /DQJOH\(GXFDWLRQ&DPSXV IRUPHUO\(PHU\ DCPS, PS-8 101 T ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20002, WARD 5 Not Available February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 576-6034 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): N/A CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math Languages Taught: None offered at Not Available Reading this time Extra-curricular: Recycling club, debate, tech club and more Student Demographics: Bus: 80, 90, D8, P6 American Indian / Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: N/A School Diversity Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: N/A Hispanic Before care: Yes White Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level Low Income ELL/ESL Special Education “We are best known for our excellent academic program taught with an arts emphasis.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 61 ELEMENTARY | L /D6DOOH%DFNXV(GXFDWLRQ&DPSXV DCPS, PS-8 501 RIGGS RD., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 671-6340 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 5 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 6 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 28% 40% 29% ? Reading 43% 45% 29% Languages Taught: French Extra-curricular: National Geographic Student Demographics: club, ski club, photography, piano club and more American Indian / Bus: E4, F1, K6, R2, R5 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 301 students School Diversity 79% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 71% 20% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 78% Low Income ELL/ESL 14% Special Education 18% “We are best known for our strong commitment to academics and achievement.” /DWLQ$PHULFDQ0RQWHVVRUL%LOLQJXDO3&6 /$0% PUBLIC CHARTER, PS-5 1375 MISSOURI AVE., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 726-6200 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:30AM - 3:00PM Math N/A 63% 57% N/A Languages Taught: Dual immersion - Spanish Reading N/A 69% 76% N/A Extra-curricular: LEGO team, Latin dance, chorus, tutoring Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 52, 54, 70, E2, S2 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 199 students School Diversity 22% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 57% Hispanic Before care: Yes 21% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 25% Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL 24% Special Education 14% “We are best known for our bilingual Montessori program.” 62 | www.greatschools.org/dc L | ELEMENTARY /HFNLH(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 4201 MARTIN L. KING JR. AVE., SW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20032, WARD 8 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 645-3330 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 8 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 13 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 52% 53% 39% Reading 54% 46% 37% Languages Taught: Spanish Extra-curricular: Recycling club, Student Demographics: WXWRULQJFKHVVFRQÀLFWUHVROXWLRQFOXE and more American Indian / Bus: A2, A4, A8, A9, P17 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 1% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 343 students School Diversity 92% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 72% 3% Hispanic Before care: Yes 3% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 67% Low Income ELL/ESL 2% Special Education 11% “We are best known for our good teachers and family feel.” /RZHOO6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK-7 (PK-8 BY 2012) 1640 KALMIA RD., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: January 13, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC 20012, WARD 4 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 577-2000 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $14,990-$27,297 8:00AM - 3:15PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Spanish Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Chess club, dance Bus: S2, S4 American Indian / club, gardening, sewing club, woodshop Alaskan Native and more Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 284 students School Diversity Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: Hispanic Before care: Yes White Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL Special Education “We are best known for challenging and engaging classes.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 63 ELEMENTARY | L-M /XGORZ7D\ORU(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 659 G ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20002, WARD 6 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 698-3244 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 16 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 52 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 57% 75% 52% ? Reading 57% 74% 46% ? Languages Taught: Spanish Extra-curricular: Girls Scouts, drum Union Station Student Demographics: corps, gardening, sewing club, tutoring and more American Indian / Bus: 90, 92, D8, X2 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 1% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 226 students School Diversity 81% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 77% 4% Hispanic Before care: Yes 10% White 2% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 64% Low Income ELL/ESL 3% Special Education 23% “We are best known for our Arts Integration program.” 0&7HUUHOO0F*RJQH\(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 3301 WHEELER RD., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20032, WARD 8 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 645-3740 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 2 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 7 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 27% 23% 23% -- Reading 42% 28% 23% Languages Taught: None offered at this time Congress Heights Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Drama club, drill team, safety patrol, tutoring and more American Indian / Bus: 92, A4, A6, M8, W3, W4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 255 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 71% 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 89% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 18% “We are best known for our male empowerment programs.” 64 | www.greatschools.org/dc M | ELEMENTARY 0DOFROP;(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 1351 ALABAMA AVE., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20032, WARD 8 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 645-3409 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 3 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 27 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 31% 9% 16% ? Reading 21% 23% 19% -- Languages Taught: None offered at this time Congress Heights Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Book club, ballet, sportsmanship club, yoga, robotics, American Indian / Bus: 92, W3, W4 0% Alaskan Native tutoring and more Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 239 students School Diversity 99% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 71% 0% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 87% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 10% “We are best known for our student-athletic program.” 0DQQ(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PK-5 4430 NEWARK ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20016, WARD 3 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 282-0126 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 4 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 19 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 88% 89% 91% Reading 92% 90% 91% -- Languages Taught: None offered Extra-curricular: Girls on the Run, Student Demographics: chess, gardening, foreign language enrichment and more American Indian / Bus: M4, N2, N3, N4, N6, N8 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 6% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 274 students School Diversity 8% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 82% 8% Hispanic Before care: Yes 73% White 5% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 4% Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL 15% Special Education 4% “We are best known for a learning environment that is relevant, purposeful and joyful.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 65 ELEMENTARY | M 0DULH5HHG(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 2200 CHAMPLAIN ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20009, WARD 1 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 673-7308 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 32 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 16 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 74% 52% 45% Reading 69% 49% 41% Languages Taught: Bilingual - Spanish Extra-curricular: Science club, Student Demographics: gardening, math club, poetry, yoga Bus: 42, 90, 92, 96, H4, S2, and more American Indian / 0% DC Circulator Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 7% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 374 students School Diversity 22% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 90% 66% Hispanic Before care: No 4% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 71% Low Income Dress code: No ELL/ESL 58% Special Education 7% “We are best known for our soccer sport program.” 0DUVKDOO(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 3100 FORT LINCOLN DR., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20018, WARD 5 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 576-6900 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 1 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 6 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 41% 39% 26% Reading 49% 49% 33% Languages Taught: Spanish Extra-curricular: Boy and Girl Scouts, Student Demographics: drama club, cooking, tutoring and more American Indian / Bus: B2, B8, B9, H6 1% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 1% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 140 students School Diversity 92% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 68% 5% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 62% Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL 3% Special Education 3% “We are best known for our experienced, dedicated staff.” 66 | www.greatschools.org/dc M | ELEMENTARY 0DU\0F/HRG%HWKXQH'D\$FDGHP\3&6 PUBLIC CHARTER, PS-8 1404 JACKSON ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20017, WARD 5 April 30, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 459-4710 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): 120 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:30AM - 5:00PM Languages Taught: Latin, Spanish Math 22% 42% 31% ? Reading 37% 51% 40% Extra-curricular: Saturday Academy, ? garden science program, 8th grade international travel program Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 83, E2, G8, H6, H8 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 283 students School Diversity 97% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 96% 3% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 99% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 8% “We are best known for a liberal arts focus with global leadership preparation.” 0DXU\(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 1250 CONSTITUTION AVE., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20002, WARD 6 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 698-3838 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 28 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 32 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 30% 36% 47% Reading 46% 38% 39% -- Languages Taught: None offered at this time Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Spelling Bee, art club, chess, tutoring, math club, dance American Indian / Bus: 90, 92, 96, B2, D6 1% Alaskan Native and more Asian / Native Hawaiian or 1% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 289 students School Diversity 62% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 80% 5% Hispanic Before care: Yes 28% White 3% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 37% Low Income ELL/ESL 4% Special Education 6% “We are best known for our strong sense of community.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 67 ELEMENTARY | M 0HULGLDQ3&6 PUBLIC CHARTER, PK-8 1328 FLORIDA AVE., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20009, WARD 1 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 387-9830 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 3:00PM Math 72% 66% 50% Languages Taught: Spanish Reading 66% 64% 52% Extra-curricular: Boy/Girl Scouts, honor society and more U St/African-Amer Civil War Student Demographics: Memorial/Cardozo American Indian / 0% Bus: 52, 54, 70, S2, S4 Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 522 students School Diversity 66% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 90% 33% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 96% Low Income ELL/ESL 24% Special Education 14% “We are best known for our strong reading and math foundation.” 0HWURSROLWDQ'D\6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK-5 1240 RANDOLPH ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: June 30, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC 20017, WARD 5 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 234-3210 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 17 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $7,500 8:30AM - 3:30PM Math Financial Aid: No OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Spanish Brookland-CUA Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Martial arts, chess, American Indian / drumming, sign language Bus: 80, H6, H8, R4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 53 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 90% 0% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level N/A Low Income ELL/ESL N/A Special Education N/A “We are best known for our small classes with academic excellence.” 68 | www.greatschools.org/dc M | ELEMENTARY 0LQHU(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 601 15TH ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20002, WARD 6 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 397-3960 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 6 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 57 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 31% 31% 33% -- Reading 35% 29% 36% ? Languages Taught: French, Spanish Extra-curricular: African dance and Student Demographics: drums, Spanish club, chess, gardening, glee club and more American Indian / Bus: B2, D8, X2, X8 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 496 students School Diversity 92% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 73% 2% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 81% Low Income ELL/ESL 1% Special Education 16% “We are best known for our glee club.” 0RWHQ(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO#:LONHQVRQ DCPS, PS-5 2330 POMEROY RD., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20020, WARD 8 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 698-1111 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 0 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 10 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 22% 23% 13% Reading 21% 21% 25% -- Languages Taught: None offered at this time Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Cub and Girl Scouts, student newspaper, chess, cooking American Indian / Bus: 93, 94, W2, W3, W6, W8 0% Alaskan Native and more Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 367 students School Diversity 99% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 65% 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 92% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 14% “We are best known for our culture of excellence and inclusion.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 69 ELEMENTARY | M 0XQGR9HUGH%LOLQJXDO6FKRRO3&6 PUBLIC CHARTER, PS-K (PS-8 BY 2018) 2001 S ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20010, WARD 2 Not Available Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 630-8373 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend CLASSROOM HOURS: 8:30AM - 3:30PM Math Languages Taught: Dual immersion - Not Available Reading Spanish Extra-curricular: Gardening, yoga, cooking and more Dupont Circle Student Demographics: Bus: 90, 96, S2 American Indian / Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: N/A School Diversity Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: N/A Hispanic Before care: Yes White Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level Low Income ELL/ESL Special Education “We are best known for preparing students to be global stewards of their communities.” 0XUFK(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PK-5 4810 36TH ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20008, WARD 3 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 282-0130 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 9 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 65 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 82% 80% 86% -- Reading 84% 87% 86% -- Languages Taught: Chinese, French, Italian, Spanish Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Girls on the Run, chorus, green club, knitting club, safety American Indian / Bus: L1, L2, L4, M4 0% Alaskan Native patrol and more Asian / Native Hawaiian or 10% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 520 students School Diversity 16% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 87% 6% Hispanic Before care: Yes 63% White 4% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 13% Low Income Dress code: No ELL/ESL 14% Special Education 6% “We are best known for a learning community with high levels of parental support.” 70 | www.greatschools.org/dc N | ELEMENTARY 1DOOH(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 219 50TH ST., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 671-6280 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 2 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 11 8:45AM - 3:15AM Math 24% 32% 31% -- Reading 27% 24% 31% -- Languages Taught: None offered at this time Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Green garden club, chess, piano, karate, tutoring and more American Indian / Bus: 96, 97, U5, U6, W4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 327 students School Diversity 94% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 71% 5% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 83% Low Income ELL/ESL 3% Special Education 5% “We are best known for our Primary Montessori Program.” 1DQQLH+HOHQ%XUURXJKV6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK-6 601 50TH ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Rolling WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 398-5266 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 30 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $7,500-$8,000 9:00AM - 3:00PM Math Financial Aid: No OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Spanish Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Student newspaper American Indian / Bus: U5, U6, U8, W4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 75 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 80% 0% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 45% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% No services provided Special Education 0% No services provided “We are best known for our strong academic program.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 71 ELEMENTARY | N 1DWLRQDO3UHVE\WHULDQ6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK-6 4121 NEBRASKA AVE., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: January 13, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC 20016, WARD 3 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 537-7500 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 50 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $15,660-$24,450 8:30AM - 3:15PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Spanish Tenleytown-AU Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Varies by semester American Indian / Bus: 31, N2, M4 7% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 273 students School Diversity 10% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 95% 3% Hispanic Before care: Yes 78% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 0% Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL 0% No services provided Special Education 0% No services provided “We are best known for maintaining a caring and mutually supportive school community.” 1D\ORU5RDG6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, K-8 2403 NAYLOR RD., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Rolling WASHINGTON, DC 20020, WARD 8 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 584-5114 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $7,000 8:30AM - 3:30PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Spanish Naylor Rd. Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Varies by semester American Indian / Bus: 34, 36, M6 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 110 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 0% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level N/A Low Income ELL/ESL N/A No services provided Special Education N/A No services provided “We are best known for our academics.” 72 | www.greatschools.org/dc N-O | ELEMENTARY 1R\HV(GXFDWLRQ&DPSXV DCPS, PS-8 2725 10TH ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20018, WARD 5 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 281-2580 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 25 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 27 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 64% 53% 28% Reading 85% 61% 32% Languages Taught: French Extra-curricular: Girl Scouts, Afro- Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood Student Demographics: Brazilian martial arts, dance group, oratorical club and more American Indian / Bus: 83, 84, 86, D8, T18 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 413 students School Diversity 96% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 82% 3% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 84% Low Income ELL/ESL 5% Special Education 12% “We are best known for nurturing children in a strong academic/creative environment.” 2UU(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 2200 MINNESOTA AVE., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20020, WARD 8 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 671-6240 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 3 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 13 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 45% 39% 33% Reading 32% 33% 24% Languages Taught: Spanish Extra-curricular: Gardening, student Student Demographics: newspaper, service club, sewing club and more American Indian / Bus: 32, B2, M6, U2, V7 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 292 students School Diversity 97% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 74% 1% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 80% Low Income ELL/ESL 1% Special Education 7% “We are best known for our balanced literacy.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 73 ELEMENTARY | O 2XU/DG\RI9LFWRU\6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, K-8 4755 WHITEHAVEN PKWY., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Contact school WASHINGTON, DC 20007, WARD 3 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 337-1421 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $7,665-$8,990 8:15AM - 3:00PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Spanish Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Girl Scouts, tae kwon American Indian / do, band and more Bus: D6 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 6% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 201 students School Diversity 15% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 6% Hispanic Before care: Yes 68% White 5% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 4% Low Income ELL/ESL N/A Special Education N/A “We are best known for our small classes and quality education.” 2\VWHU$GDPV%LOLQJXDO6FKRRO $GDPV DCPS, 4-8 2020 19TH ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20008, WARD 1 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 673-7311 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 12 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 73% 72% 83% Languages Taught: Chinese, Dual Immersion - Spanish Reading 77% 75% 81% Extra-curricular: Oratory program, Dupont Circle Girls on the Run, drama club, tutoring Student Demographics: and more Bus: 42, 92, 96, S4, American Indian / 0% DC Circulator Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 3% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 310 students School Diversity 9% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 87% 57% Hispanic Before care: Yes 28% White 3% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 28% Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL 46% Special Education 11% “We are best known for our dual-immersion program. ” 74 | www.greatschools.org/dc O-P | ELEMENTARY 2\VWHU$GDPV%LOLQJXDO6FKRRO 2\VWHU DCPS, PK-3 2801 CALVERT ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20008, WARD 3 Not Available February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 671-6130 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 11 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 35 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Chinese, Dual Immersion - Spanish Woodley Park Zoo-Adams Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Tutoring, tennis, Morgan karate, Girls on the Run and more American Indian / 0% Bus: 96, L1, L2, L4, X3 Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 3% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 368 students School Diversity 9% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 87% 57% Hispanic Before care: Yes 28% White 3% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 28% Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL 46% Special Education 11% “We are best known for our dual-immersion program.” 3DWWHUVRQ(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 4399 SOUTH CAPITOL TERR., SW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20032, WARD 8 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 939-5280 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 8 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 10 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 25% 24% 19% Reading 27% 38% 33% ? Languages Taught: None offered at this time Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Boy Scouts, pom-pom team, marching unit, art club and more American Indian / Bus: A8 1% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 1% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 371 students School Diversity 95% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 66% 1% Hispanic Before care: No 1% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 81% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 14% “We are best known for our academic and enrichment programs.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 75 ELEMENTARY | P 3D\QH(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 1445 C ST., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20003, WARD 6 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 698-3262 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 17 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 33 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 41% 30% 29% Reading 40% 37% 37% -- Languages Taught: None offered at this time Stadium Armory Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Peace Ambassadors, step team, double-dutch, science club, American Indian / Bus: 34, 96, B2 1% Alaskan Native tutoring Asian / Native Hawaiian or 1% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 245 students School Diversity 91% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 83% 2% Hispanic Before care: Yes 1% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 74% Low Income ELL/ESL 1% Special Education 12% “We are best known for our world cultures catalyst program.” 3OXPPHU(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 4601 TEXAS AVE., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 939-4360 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 1 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 10 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 37% 26% 36% ? Reading 34% 33% 32% -- Languages Taught: Bilingual - Spanish Extra-curricular: Math club, art club, Student Demographics: tutoring and more American Indian / Bus: 96, 97, U5, U6, U8, V9, W4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 222 students School Diversity 91% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 73% 8% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 81% Low Income ELL/ESL 7% Special Education 6% “We are best known for our winning track program.” 76 | www.greatschools.org/dc P | ELEMENTARY 3RWRPDF/LJKWKRXVH3&6 PUBLIC CHARTER, PK-6 (PK-8 BY 2013) 4401 8TH ST, NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20017, WARD 5 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 526-6003 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 4:00PM Math 14% 47% 65% Languages Taught: Spanish Reading 31% 42% 57% Extra-curricular: Tutoring, art, cheerleading Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 80, H8 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 1% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 235 students School Diversity 94% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 80% 0% Hispanic Before care: Yes 2% White 3% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 76% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 11% “We are best known for our rigorous arts-infusion program.” 3RZHOO(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-4 1350 UPSHUR ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 671-6270 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 7 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 32 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 43% 34% 51% ? Reading 26% 40% 38% -- Languages Taught: Dual Immersion - Spanish Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: World Drumming, chess, robotics, garden club, science American Indian / Bus: 52, 54, 70, S2, S4 0% Alaskan Native club and more Asian / Native Hawaiian or 1% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 286 students School Diversity 15% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 85% 83% Hispanic Before care: Yes 1% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 90% Low Income ELL/ESL 66% Special Education 11% “We are best known for preparing and inspiring all students to reach their highest potential.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 77 ELEMENTARY | R 5DQGOH+LJKODQGV(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 1650 30TH ST., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20020, WARD 7 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 729-3250 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 7 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 26 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 48% 46% 39% Reading 40% 42% 37% -- Languages Taught: French Extra-curricular: African drum and Student Demographics: dance, chess, step team and more American Indian / Bus: 36, B2, M6, V7 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 403 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 76% 0% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 69% Low Income ELL/ESL 1% Special Education 10% “We are best known for our family atmosphere!” 5D\PRQG(GXFDWLRQ&DPSXV DCPS, PS-8 915 SPRING RD., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20010, WARD 4 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 576-6236 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 0 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 21 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 50% 36% 46% ? Reading 61% 37% 42% ? Languages Taught: Spanish Extra-curricular: Girl Scouts, chess Georgia Ave-Petworth Student Demographics: club, tutoring American Indian / Bus: 70, H4, H8 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 400 students School Diversity 48% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 74% 49% Hispanic Before care: No 3% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 74% Low Income ELL/ESL 32% Special Education 11% “We are best known for our multi-cultural community.” 78 | www.greatschools.org/dc R | ELEMENTARY 5LYHU7HUUDFH(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 420 34TH ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 724-4589 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 6 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 7 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 36% 31% 29% Reading 30% 34% 39% Languages Taught: Spanish Extra-curricular: Garden club, energy Student Demographics: patrol, walking and running clubs, cooking club and more American Indian / Bus: U4, X1, X2, X3 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 142 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 74% 0% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 83% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 7% “We are best known for our Healthy Schools Initiative!” 5RRWV$FWLYLW\/HDUQLQJ&HQWHU PRIVATE SCHOOL, INFANT-TODDLER, 1-8 6222 N. CAPITOL ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Rolling WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 882-5155 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 13 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $4,770-$8,640 8:30AM - 3:30PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: French, Spanish, Student Demographics: Kiswahili exposure American Indian / Extra-curricular: Percussion ensemble Bus: F1, F2, K2 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 80 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 90% 0% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 90% Low Income ELL/ESL N/A No services provided Special Education N/A No services provided “We are best known for our culturally relevant curriculum.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 79 ELEMENTARY | R 5RRWV3&6 PUBLIC CHARTER, PS-8 15 KENNEDY ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 May 1, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 882-8073 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): 20 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:30AM - 3:30PM Math 22% 68% 39% Languages Taught: French, Spanish, ? Kiswahili exposure Reading 58% 58% 58% -- Extra-curricular: DC Hand Dancing, gardening Ft. Totten Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 63, E2, E4, K6 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 102 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 90% 0% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 83% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 0% “We are best known for our culturally relevant curriculum.” 5RVV(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 1730 R ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20009, WARD 2 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 673-7200 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 5 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 22 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 70% 59% 71% ? Reading 77% 77% 72% Languages Taught: Spanish Extra-curricular: Chinese club, dance, Dupont Circle Student Demographics: yoga American Indian / Bus: 52, 96, L2, S2, S4 3% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 5% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 153 students School Diversity 35% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 83% 24% Hispanic Before care: No 28% White 5% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 37% Low Income ELL/ESL 14% Special Education 5% “We are best known for our progressive Montessori program and parent engagement.” 80 | www.greatschools.org/dc S | ELEMENTARY 6DFUHG+HDUW6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, PS-8 1625 PARK RD., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Contact school WASHINGTON, DC 20010, WARD 1 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 265-4828 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $5,460 7:45AM - 3:30PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Dual Language - Columbia Heights Student Demographics: Spanish American Indian / Extra-curricular: Yearbook, student Bus: S2, S4 1% Alaskan Native newspaper, dance club, book club, Asian / Native Hawaiian or 1% tennis lessons 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 223 students School Diversity 15% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 90% 75% Hispanic Before care: Yes 4% White 4% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 76% Low Income ELL/ESL N/A Special Education N/A “We are best known for our dedicated teachers and staff.” 6DYR\(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 2400 SHANNON PL., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20020, WARD 8 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 939-2000 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 8 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 24 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 26% 20% 15% Reading 29% 22% 21% Languages Taught: None offered at this time Anacostia Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Art club, garden club, Bus: 90, A2, B2, P2, U2, W3, tutoring and more American Indian / 0% W4, W8 Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 372 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 78% 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 89% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 9% “We are best known for our state-of-the-art computer lab.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 81 ELEMENTARY | S 6HDWRQ(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 1503 10TH ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20001, WARD 2 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 673-7215 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 2 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 20 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 46% 40% 34% Reading 28% 48% 41% ? Languages Taught: Spanish Extra-curricular: Boy and Girl Scouts, Shaw-Howard U Student Demographics: glee club, orchestra, yoga, student council and more American Indian / Bus: 64, G2, G8, DC Circulator 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 9% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 279 students School Diversity 44% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 86% 41% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 3% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 74% Low Income ELL/ESL 34% Special Education 13% “We are best known for a long history of neighbourhood involvement.” 6HSWLPD&ODUN3&6 PUBLIC CHARTER, PS-5 (PS-8 BY 2014) 2501 MARTIN L. KING JR. AVE., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20020, WARD 8 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 563-6556 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 7:30AM - 4:00PM Math N/A N/A 15% N/A Languages Taught: Latin Reading N/A N/A 20% N/A Extra-curricular: Chess club, dance, environmental club and more Anacostia Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 90, A2, A4, A6, B2, W4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 225 students School Diversity 99% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 100% 1% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 81% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 8% “We are best known for our boys education focus.” 82 | www.greatschools.org/dc S | ELEMENTARY 6KHSKHUG(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PK-5 7800 14TH ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20012, WARD 4 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 576-6140 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 31 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 42 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 76% 63% 67% -- Reading 78% 63% 68% ? Languages Taught: French, Spanish Extra-curricular: Band, garden Student Demographics: program, cooking, student council and more American Indian / Bus: S2, S4, S9 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 352 students School Diversity 80% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 84% 7% Hispanic Before care: Yes 6% White 5% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 24% Low Income ELL/ESL 8% Special Education 9% “We are best known for our music, language and IB program.” 6KHULGDQ6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, K-8 4400 36TH ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: January 13, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC 20008, WARD 3 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 362-7900 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $26,870-$29,680 8:15AM - 3:30PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: French, Spanish Van Ness-UDC Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Community service, American Indian / student council, yearbook Bus: 32, H3, L4, M4 7% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 4% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 224 students School Diversity 9% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 90% 2% Hispanic Before care: Yes 78% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level N/A Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL N/A No services provided Special Education N/A “We are best known for our ability to challenge and nurture.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 83 ELEMENTARY | S 6KLQLQJ6WDUV0RQWHVVRUL$FDGHP\3&6 PUBLIC CHARTER, PS-K (PS-6 BY 2017) 733 EUCLID ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20001, WARD 1 Not Available Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 319-2307 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend CLASSROOM HOURS: 8:00AM - 3:00PM Math Languages Taught: None offered at Not Available Reading this time Extra-curricular: None offered at this time Student Demographics: Bus: 70, 79, 96 American Indian / Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: N/A School Diversity Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: N/A Hispanic Before care: Yes White Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL Special Education “We are best known for….” 6LPRQ(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 401 MISSISSIPPI AVE., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20032, WARD 8 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 645-3360 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 3 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 13 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 28% 18% 24% ? Reading 28% 23% 37% ? Languages Taught: None offered at this time Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Boy/Girl Scouts, art club, chess, step team, gardening American Indian / Bus: A2, A6, M8, W4 0% Alaskan Native and more Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 293 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 69% 0% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 86% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 14% “We are best known for our Carson Scholarship.” 84 | www.greatschools.org/dc S | ELEMENTARY 6PRWKHUV(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 4400 BROOKS ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 939-3600 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 0 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 12 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 38% 33% 33% -- Reading 29% 30% 30% -- Languages Taught: None offered at this time Benning Rd. Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Girls in the Run, art club, chess, tutoring, guitar ensemble American Indian / Bus: 96, 97, U5, U6, U8, W4 0% Alaskan Native and more Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 222 students School Diversity 98% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 79% 2% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 78% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 9% “We are best known for our dedication to students.” 6W$QQ¶V$FDGHP\ PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK-8 4404 WISCONSIN AVE., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Contact school WASHINGTON, DC 20016, WARD 3 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 363-4460 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $6,000-$7,500 8:00AM - 3:00PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Spanish Tenleytown-AU Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Chorus, community American Indian / service and more Bus: 31, H4, M4 3% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 180 students School Diversity 10% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 15% Hispanic Before care: Yes 70% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level N/A Low Income ELL/ESL N/A Special Education N/A “We are best known for our character and good Catholic education.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 85 ELEMENTARY | S 6W$QWKRQ\&DWKROLF6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK-8 12TH & LAWRENCE ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Rolling WASHINGTON, DC 20017, WARD 5 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 526-4657 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $5,200 8:15AM - 3:30PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Spanish Brookland-CUA Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Spanish club, chess, American Indian / band, yearbook and more Bus: 84, T18 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 196 students School Diversity 94% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 2% Hispanic Before care: Yes 1% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 17% Low Income ELL/ESL N/A No services provided Special Education N/A No services provided “We are best known for preparing students for leadership.” 6W$XJXVWLQH6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, K-8 1421 V ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Contact school WASHINGTON, DC 20009, WARD 1 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 667-2608 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $5,225 7:55AM - 3:30PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Spanish U St/African-Amer Civil War Student Demographics: Memorial/Cardozo Extra-curricular: Girl Scouts, dance, American Indian / yearbook, photography, chess 0% Bus: 64, 92, S2, S4 Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 206 students School Diversity 94% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 88% 6% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 30% Low Income ELL/ESL 25% Special Education N/A “We are best known for love to learn; learn to love (St. Augustine hippo).” 86 | www.greatschools.org/dc S | ELEMENTARY 6W)UDQFLV;DYLHU$FDGHP\ PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK-8 2700 O ST., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: July 31, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC 20020, WARD 7 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 581-2010 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $5,640 8:00AM - 3:30PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Spanish Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Gardening, yearbook, American Indian / student newspaper, guitar Bus: 36, B2, M6 1% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 206 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 70% 0% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 31% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% No services provided Special Education 0% “We are best known for our arts and Algebra prep.” 6W3DWULFN¶V(SLVFRSDO'D\6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, PS-8 4700 WHITEHAVEN PKWY., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: January 12, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC 20007, WARD 3 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 342-2807 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $15,332-$29,384 8:00AM - 3:00PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: No Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Spanish Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Girls on the Run, American Indian / chess, origami, student government, Bus: D5, D6 0% Alaskan Native tennis, yoga, yearbook Asian / Native Hawaiian or 4% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 471 students School Diversity 16% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 4% Hispanic Before care: Yes 76% White N/A Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level N/A Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL N/A Special Education N/A “We are best known for developing character and education excellence.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 87 ELEMENTARY | S 6W3HWHU¶V,QWHUSDULVK6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK-8 422 3RD ST., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Contact school WASHINGTON, DC 20003, WARD 6 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 544-1618 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $7,890-$9,990 8:15AM - 3:15PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Spanish Capitol South Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Green club, safety American Indian / patrol, student council, band and more Bus: 34, 96, P6 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 3% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 227 students School Diversity 19% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 5% Hispanic Before care: Yes 63% White 10% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level N/A Low Income ELL/ESL N/A Special Education N/A “We are best known for our educational excellence since 1868.” 6W7KRPDV0RUH&DWKROLF6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK-8 4265 4TH ST., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Contact school WASHINGTON, DC 20032, WARD 8 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 561-1189 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $5,460 8:00AM - 3:30PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: None offered at Anacostia Student Demographics: this time American Indian / Extra-curricular: Community service, Bus: A2, A8, M8 0% Alaskan Native student government and more Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 173 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 0% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level N/A Low Income ELL/ESL N/A No services provided Special Education N/A No services provided “We are best known for our commitment to excellence.” 88 | www.greatschools.org/dc S | ELEMENTARY 6WDQWRQ(OHPHQWDU\ '&6FKRODUV DCPS, PS-5 2701 NAYLOR RD., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20020, WARD 8 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 671-6180 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 1 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 18 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 23% 8% 9% -- Reading 23% 13% 9% Languages Taught: None offered at this time Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Girl Scouts, homework club, tutoring and more American Indian / Bus: 34, 36, 92, W3, W4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 391 students School Diversity 97% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 70% 1% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 85% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 9% “We are best known for our incredibly hard working faculty and staff.” 6WRGGHUW(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PK-5 4001 CALVERT ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20007, WARD 3 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 671-6030 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 21 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 38 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 80% 92% 84% ? Reading 75% 90% 78% ? Languages Taught: None offered at this time Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Gardening, Mini-UN, safety patrol, student council and more American Indian / Bus: 31, 32, 36, D1, D2, N8 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 7% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 324 students School Diversity 14% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 76% 14% Hispanic Before care: Yes 58% White 7% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 14% Low Income Dress code: No ELL/ESL 30% Special Education 4% “We are best known for our academics, diversity, and ‘green’.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 89 ELEMENTARY | T 7DNRPD(GXFDWLRQ&DPSXV DCPS, PS-8 7010 PINEY BRANCH RD., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20012, WARD 4 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 671-6050 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 15 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 23 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 52% 46% 45% Reading 68% 46% 50% ? Languages Taught: Spanish Extra-curricular: Computer club, drama Takoma Student Demographics: club, tutoring American Indian / Bus: 52, 54, 62, 70, 79, F1 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 322 students School Diversity 67% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 77% 28% Hispanic Before care: No 2% White 2% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 77% Low Income ELL/ESL 20% Special Education 15% “We are best known for our focus on increasing literacy and Healthy School Initiative.” 7KH,QVSLUHG7HDFKLQJ'HPRQVWUDWLRQ6FKRRO3&6 PUBLIC CHARTER, PS-3 (PS-8 BY 2016) 4401 8TH ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20017, WARD 5 Not Available Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 248-6825 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:30AM - 3:30PM Math Languages Taught: None offered at Not Available Reading this time Extra-curricular: Dance, literacy and more Student Demographics: Bus: 80, H8 American Indian / Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: N/A School Diversity Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: N/A Hispanic Before care: Yes White Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL Special Education “We are best known for Intellect. Inquiry. Imagination. Integrity.” 90 | www.greatschools.org/dc T | ELEMENTARY 7KRPDV(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 650 ANACOSTIA AVE., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 724-4593 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 1 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 13 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 53% 35% 27% Reading 41% 36% 24% Languages Taught: None offered at this time Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Saturday Scholars, step team, tutoring American Indian / Bus: U5, U6 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 236 students School Diversity 99% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 72% 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 78% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 14% “We are best known for our nurturing and caring school environment.” 7KRPVRQ(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 1200 L ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20005, WARD 2 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 898-4660 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 33 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 34 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 44% 51% 40% ? Reading 44% 46% 39% ? Languages Taught: Chinese Extra-curricular: Boy and Girl Scouts, McPherson Sq. Student Demographics: chess, dance club, tutoring, gardening American Indian / Bus: 64, G8, P6, S4 1% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 21% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 374 students School Diversity 27% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 84% 45% Hispanic Before care: No 4% White 2% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 75% Low Income ELL/ESL 50% Special Education 6% “We are best known for our Mandarin Chinese language instruction.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 91 ELEMENTARY | T 7UHHRI/LIH&RPPXQLW\3&6 PUBLIC CHARTER, PK-8 2315 18TH PL., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20018, WARD 5 Rolling SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 832-1108 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): 97 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 7:50AM - 3:30PM Languages Taught: Spanish Math 61% 39% 41% -- Reading 62% 35% 42% ? Extra-curricular: Book club, drama club Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: E2, H6 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 307 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 50% 0% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 96% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 8% “We are best known for our accelerated reading and math programs.” 7UXHVGHOO(GXFDWLRQ&DPSXV DCPS, PS-8 800 INGRAHAM ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 576-6202 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 6 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 8 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 57% 36% 42% ? Reading 50% 42% 33% Languages Taught: Spanish Extra-curricular: Girls on the Run, Girl Student Demographics: Scouts, oratory program, student council and more American Indian / Bus: 62, 63, 70, 71, 79, E2, E4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 429 students School Diversity 45% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 73% 52% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 74% Low Income ELL/ESL 33% Special Education 13% “We are best known for community engagement and high quality instruction.” 92 | www.greatschools.org/dc T | ELEMENTARY 7XEPDQ(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 3101 13TH ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20010, WARD 1 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 673-7285 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 3 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 52 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 63% 64% 61% -- Reading 43% 45% 43% -- Languages Taught: None offered at this time Columbia Heights Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Recycling club, art club, student government, newspaper American Indian / Bus: 64, 70, H2, H4, H8, S4 0% Alaskan Native and more Asian / Native Hawaiian or 4% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 472 students School Diversity 42% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 78% 52% Hispanic Before care: No 1% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 81% Low Income ELL/ESL 43% Special Education 12% “We are best known for our diverse staff and student body.” 7XUQHU(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO#*UHHQ DCPS, PS-5 1500 MISSISSIPPI AVE., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20020, WARD 8 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 645-3470 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 3 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 17 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 39% 44% 43% -- Reading 39% 47% 38% ? Languages Taught: None offered at this time Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Girl Scouts, ballet, drama club, tutoring American Indian / Bus: 92, 93, 94, W2, W3, W4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 310 students School Diversity 97% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 73% 3% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 76% Low Income ELL/ESL 2% Special Education 9% “We are best known for the services/supports we provide to our students/parents.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 93 ELEMENTARY | T 7ZR5LYHUV3&6 (OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO PUBLIC CHARTER, PS-5 1227 4TH ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20002, WARD 6 March 12, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 546-4477 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:15AM - 3:15PM Math 51% 59% 68% Languages Taught: Spanish Reading 59% 72% 78% Extra-curricular: NY Ave-FL Ave-Gallaudet U Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 90, 92, X2 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 1% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 342 students School Diversity 51% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 6% Hispanic Before care: Yes 41% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 26% Low Income ELL/ESL 1% Special Education 16% “We are best known for our Expeditionary Learning Model.” 7\OHU(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, PS-5 1001 G ST., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20003, WARD 6 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 939-4810 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 15 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 79 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 49% 20% 27% ? Reading 54% 13% 28% ? Languages Taught: Immersion - Spanish Eastern Market Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Art club, reading club, tutoring, yoga, chess, computer club and American Indian / Bus: 36, 90, 92, V7 0% Alaskan Native more Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 348 students School Diversity 76% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 83% 7% Hispanic Before care: Yes 14% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 55% Low Income ELL/ESL 2% Special Education 22% “We are best known for our dual-language Spanish program.” 94 | www.greatschools.org/dc W | ELEMENTARY :DONHU-RQHV(GXFDWLRQ&DPSXV DCPS, PS-8 1125 NEW JERSEY AVE., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20001, WARD 6 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 535-1222 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 7 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 20 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 41% 29% 31% -- Reading 38% 24% 23% -- Languages Taught: None offered at this time Mt Vernon Sq. 7th St-Convention Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Girls on the Run, step Ctr. team, tutoring American Indian / 0% Bus: 96, P6, X2 Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 1% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 383 students School Diversity 97% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 85% 2% Hispanic Before care: No 1% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 90% Low Income ELL/ESL 2% Special Education 19% “We are best known for our community partnerships.” :DVKLQJWRQ,QWHUQDWLRQDO6FKRRO 3ULPDU\6FKRRO&DPSXV PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK-5 1690 36TH ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: January 10, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC 20001, WARD 2 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 243-1700 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 106 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $15,260-$27,680 8:25AM - 3:25PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Immersion - Dutch, Student Demographics: French, Spanish American Indian / Extra-curricular: Varies based on Bus: D2, D6, 31, 32, 36 17% Alaskan Native semester Asian / Native Hawaiian or 4% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 460 students School Diversity 8% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 100% 12% Hispanic Before care: Yes 59% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level N/A Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL N/A Special Education N/A “We are best known for our commitment to internationalism.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 95 ELEMENTARY | W :DVKLQJWRQ 220 TAYLOR ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20017, WARD 5 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 635-1950 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:30AM - 3:30PM Math N/A N/A 57% N/A Languages Taught: Immersion - Chinese Reading N/A N/A 63% N/A Extra-curricular: Gardening Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 80, H8 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 14% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 241 students School Diversity 47% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 90% 5% Hispanic Before care: Yes 28% White 6% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 20% Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL 8% Special Education 10% “We are best known for our Chinese immersion model.” :DWNLQV(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO DCPS, 1-5 420 12TH ST., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20003, WARD 6 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 698-3355 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 12 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:15PM Languages Taught: Spanish Math 67% 60% 63% -- Reading 69% 65% 64% Extra-curricular: Girls on the Run, gardening Potomac Ave. Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 32, 36, 90, 96, M6 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 528 students School Diversity 58% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 86% 4% Hispanic Before care: Yes 32% White 5% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 27% Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL 3% Special Education 5% “We are best known for our diverse, collaborative community.” 96 | www.greatschools.org/dc W | ELEMENTARY :HVW(GXFDWLRQ&DPSXV DCPS, PS-8 1338 FARRAGUT ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 576-6226 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 7 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 41 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 54% 44% 40% Reading 62% 50% 49% Languages Taught: Spanish Extra-curricular: Science fair club, Student Demographics: chess, media club, tutoring and more American Indian / Bus: 52, 54, 70, 71, 79, S4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 239 students School Diversity 67% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 72% 25% Hispanic Before care: No 6% White 3% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 67% Low Income ELL/ESL 16% Special Education 9% “We are best known for our Spanish language program.” :KHDWOH\(GXFDWLRQ&DPSXV DCPS, PS-8 1299 NEAL ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20002, WARD 5 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 724-4543 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 6 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 12 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 13% 17% 20% Reading 13% 19% 19% -- Languages Taught: None offered at this time Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Step club, band, poetry, pom-pom, tutoring and more American Indian / Bus: B2, D4, D8, X2 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 463 students School Diversity 97% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 64% 2% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 83% Low Income ELL/ESL 1% Special Education 14% “We are best known for our caring, committed teachers.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 97 ELEMENTARY | W :KLWWLHU(GXFDWLRQ&DPSXV DCPS, PS-8 6201 5TH ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 576-6156 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 4 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 11 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 52% 55% 41% Reading 45% 50% 38% ? Languages Taught: Spanish Extra-curricular: Chess, running club, Student Demographics: homework club, safety patrol and more American Indian / Bus: 62, 63, 70, 71 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 1% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 407 students School Diversity 77% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 72% 20% Hispanic Before care: No 1% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 79% Low Income ELL/ESL 19% Special Education 11% “We are best known for our passion to support students.” :LOOLDP('RDU-U3&6IRUWKH3HUIRUPLQJ$UWV 1(&DPSXV PUBLIC CHARTER, PS-8 705 EDGEWOOD ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20017, WARD 5 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 269-4646 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:30AM - 4:00PM Math 29% 38% 53% Languages Taught: Spanish, American Sign Language Reading 37% 47% 49% Extra-curricular: Double dutch, Girl Scouts, mentoring and more Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 84, D8, G8, H8 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 241 students School Diversity 99% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 0% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 73% Low Income ELL/ESL 1% Special Education 8% “We are best known for our college prep, visual and performing arts-based currriculum.” 98 | www.greatschools.org/dc W | ELEMENTARY :LOOLDP('RDU-U3&6IRUWKH3HUIRUPLQJ$UWV 1:&DPSXV PUBLIC CHARTER, PS-5 3700 NORTH CAPITOL ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 5 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 882-1930 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:30AM - 4:00PM Math 12% 23% 15% Languages Taught: Spanish, American ? Sign Language Reading 35% 41% 39% -- Extra-curricular: Chess, step team and more Georgia Ave-Petworth Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: D8, G8 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 182 students School Diversity 92% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 8% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 65% Low Income ELL/ESL 5% Special Education 5% “We are best known for our college prep, visual and performing arts-based currriculum.” :LQVWRQ(GXFDWLRQ&DPSXV DCPS, PS-8 3100 ERIE ST., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20020, WARD 7 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 645-3300 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 3 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend PS/PK Acceptances (2010-2011): 6 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 28% 20% 26% ? Reading 25% 24% 36% Languages Taught: None offered at this time Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Student government, art club, reading club, power hour American Indian / Bus: 34, 36, 92, F14 0% Alaskan Native and more Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 324 students School Diversity 98% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 64% 2% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 80% Low Income ELL/ESL 2% Special Education 12% “We are best known for inspiring students to achieve in core areas to raise test scores.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 99 ELEMENTARY | SCHOOLS WITHOUT A PROFILE LISTING (OHPHQWDU\6FKRROV:LWKRXWD3UR¿OH/LVWLQJ Grades School Name Contact Information Ward Served (202) 459-6825 Eagle Academy PCS: New Jersey Avenue Campus 1-3 6 www.eagleacademypcs.org (202) 373-0035 PS/PK and Early Childhood PCS: Walter Washington Campus 8 www.ecapcs.org 3rd grade Orr Elementary School 100| www.greatschools.org/dc Gonzaga College High School 6FKRRO3UR¿OHV Secondary (Middle and high schools serving grades between 4-12) For more information about PK-12 schools in DC, go to www.greatschools.org/dc 101 SECONDARY | A $FKLHYHPHQW3UHSDUDWRU\$FDGHP\3&6 PUBLIC CHARTER, 4-8 908 WAHLER PL., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20032, WARD 8 April 2, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 562-1214 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 7:30AM - 5:00PM Math 82% 80% 87% Languages Taught: Spanish Reading 56% 77% 60% Extra-curricular: Chess, yoga, step ? club, keyboarding, photography, debate and more Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: A2, A6, W2 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 138 students School Diversity 99% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 90% 0% Hispanic Before care: No 1% White 0% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: Yes Level 86% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 7% “We are best known for our extended day/school year and gains in academic achievement.” $QDFRVWLD+LJK6FKRRO DCPS, 9-12 1601 16TH ST., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20020, WARD 8 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 698-2155 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 1 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 17% 19% 9% Languages Taught: French, Spanish Reading 18% 16% 13% Extra-curricular: Mentoring, chess club, drama club and more Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: B2, U2, V5 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 905 students School Diversity 99% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 58% 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 75% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 28% “We are best known for our well rounded program.” 102| www.greatschools.org/dc A-B | SECONDARY $UFKELVKRS&DUUROO+LJK6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, 9-12 4300 HAREWOOD RD., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Contact school WASHINGTON, DC 20017, WARD 5 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 529-0900 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $10,035 8:00AM - 3:00PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: French, Latin, Student Demographics: Spanish American Indian / Extra-curricular: Shakespeare Society, Bus: H8 0% Alaskan Native band, debate and more Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 622 students School Diversity 85% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 4% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 11% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: Yes Level N/A Low Income ELL/ESL N/A Special Education N/A “We are best known for developing leaders who are committed to building a just society.” %DOORX+LJK6FKRRO DCPS, 9-12 3401 4TH ST., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20032, WARD 8 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 645-3400 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 9 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 22% 26% 19% Languages Taught: French, Spanish Reading 24% 30% 21% ? Extra-curricular: Spanish club, tutoring, urban gardening club, photography and more Student Demographics: Bus: A2, A5, A7, A42, M8, American Indian / 0% M9, W4 Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 1,100 students School Diversity 99% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 76% 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 80% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 22% “We are best known for our variety of speciality classes.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 103 SECONDARY | B %HQMDPLQ%DQQHNHU+LJK6FKRRO DCPS, 9-12 800 EUCLID ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20001, WARD 1 January 6, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 671-6320 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 154 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 98% 100% 98% Languages Taught: French, Latin, -- Spanish Reading 97% 96% 94% Extra-curricular: Model UN, chess, book club, student government, robotics Shaw-Howard U Student Demographics: and more American Indian / Bus: 63, 64, 70, 71, 79, H2 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 427 students School Diversity 85% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 96% 11% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 49% Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL 19% Special Education 0% “We are best known for our 100% college acceptance rate.” %RRNHU7:DVKLQJWRQ3&6 PUBLIC CHARTER, 9-12 1346 FLORIDA AVE., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20009, WARD 1 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 232-6090 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:20AM - 3:30PM Languages Taught: French, Spanish Math 23% 32% 18% ? Reading 40% 26% 46% Extra-curricular: National Honor ? Society, SGA, chorus, yearbook U St/African-Amer Civil War Student Demographics: Memorial/Cardozo American Indian / 0% Bus: 52, 54, 64 Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 353 students School Diversity 97% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 93% 3% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: Yes Level 41% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 10% “We are best known for our technical arts program.” 104| www.greatschools.org/dc C | SECONDARY &DSLWDO&LW\3&6 8SSHU6FKRRO PUBLIC CHARTER, 6-12 3220 16TH ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20010, WARD 1 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 387-1102 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:30AM - 3:30PM Math 42% 51% 57% Languages Taught: Spanish Reading 55% 54% 57% Extra-curricular: Homework club, -- debate team, drumline Columbia Heights Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 52, H8, S2, S4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 4% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 294 students School Diversity 39% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 52% Hispanic Before care: Yes 3% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 78% Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL 14% Special Education 21% “We are best known for our Expeditionary Learning model.” &DUGR]R+LJK6FKRRO DCPS, 9-12 1200 CLIFTON ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20009, WARD 1 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 673-7385 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 18 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:15PM Languages Taught: French, Spanish Math 28% 24% 25% -- Reading 26% 20% 28% ? Extra-curricular: Art club, science club, robotics, yearbook, student newspaper, U St/African-Amer Civil War band and more Student Demographics: Memorial/Cardozo American Indian / 0% Bus: 52, 64, 90, H2, H8 Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 1% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 627 students School Diversity 72% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 67% 26% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: Yes Level 75% Low Income ELL/ESL 29% Special Education 20% “We are best known for our technical arts program.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 105 SECONDARY | C &HVDU&KDYH]3&6IRU3XEOLF3ROLF\ &DSLWRO+LOO&DPSXV PUBLIC CHARTER, 9-12 709 12TH ST., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20003, WARD 6 March 12, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 547-3424 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): 0 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:20AM - 3:45PM Languages Taught: French, Spanish Math 63% 46% 57% ? Reading 57% 41% 47% Extra-curricular: Chess, forensics, ? literary magazine, yearbook Potomac Ave. Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 34, 36, V7 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 411 students School Diversity 85% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 90% 13% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 1% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: Yes Level 71% Low Income ELL/ESL 6% Special Education 16% “We are best known for our unique public policy program.” &HVDU&KDYH]3&6IRU3XEOLF3ROLF\ &KDYH]3UHS&DPSXV PUBLIC CHARTER, 6-8 770 KENYON ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20010, WARD 1 February 15, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 723-3975 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): 140 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 7:30AM - 4:10PM Math 58% 67% 78% Languages Taught: Reading 55% 51% 51% Extra-curricular: Art club, gardening, -- tutoring, yearbook, yoga Georgia Ave-Petworth Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 70 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 1% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 302 students School Diversity 33% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 100% 65% Hispanic Before care: Yes 1% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 93% Low Income ELL/ESL 40% Special Education 11% “We are best known for our college preparatory program.” 106| www.greatschools.org/dc C | SECONDARY &HVDU&KDYH]3&6IRU3XEOLF3ROLF\ 3DUNVLGH&DPSXV PUBLIC CHARTER, 6-12 3701 HAYES ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 March 31, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 398-2230 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): 145 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:25AM - 4:00PM Math 46% 52% 61% Languages Taught: Spanish Reading 40% 42% 44% Extra-curricular: Girl Scouts, chess, tech club, yearbook Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: U6, U8, V7 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 713 students School Diversity 92% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 90% 7% Hispanic Before care: Yes 1% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 80% Low Income ELL/ESL 3% Special Education 13% “We are best known for striving to equip students for competitive colleges.” &ROXPELD+HLJKWV(GXFDWLRQ&DPSXV DCPS, 6-12 3101 16TH ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline (Grades 9-12): WASHINGTON, DC 20010, WARD 1 January 6, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 939-7700 Out of Boundary Deadline (Grades 6-8): February 27, 2012* CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:15PM Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 273 Math 48% 34% 49% ? OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 19 Reading 40% 31% 43% ? Columbia Heights Student Demographics: Languages Taught: French, Spanish; Immersion-Spanish American Indian / Bus: H1, H2, H3, H8, S1, S2, S4 0% Alaskan Native Extra-curricular: Tutoring, choir, band, Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2% debate, photography, robotics, step 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 1,285 students School and more Diversity 29% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 68% 67% Hispanic Before care: No 1% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 75% Low Income ELL/ESL 62% Special Education 9% “We are best known for our project-based learning.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 107 SECONDARY | C-D &RROLGJH+LJK6FKRRO DCPS, 9-12 6315 5TH ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 671-6080 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 52 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 43% 48% 32% Languages Taught: Spanish Reading 36% 57% 42% ? Extra-curricular: JROTC drill team, tutoring, drama club, marching band, chess and more Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 62, 63, 70, 79 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 689 students School Diversity 88% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 95% 10% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 64% Low Income ELL/ESL 13% Special Education 20% “We are best known for our family-oriented activities and Toyota literacy program.” '&3UHS3&6 (GJHZRRG0LGGOH&DPSXV PUBLIC CHARTER, 4-8 701 EDGEWOOD ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20017, WARD 5 March 28, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 832-5700 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): 60 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 5:00PM Math 70% 78% 92% Languages Taught: Spanish Reading 65% 75% 74% Extra-curricular: Gardening, student -- newspaper Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 84, T18 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 251 students School Diversity 92% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 90% 5% Hispanic Before care: No 1% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 76% Low Income ELL/ESL 2% Special Education 17% “We are best known for our college prep education.” 108| www.greatschools.org/dc D | SECONDARY 'HDO0LGGOH6FKRRO DCPS, 6-8 3815 FORT DR., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20016, WARD 3 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 939-2010 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 39 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 78% 84% 89% Languages Taught: Chinese, French, Spanish Reading 78% 83% 83% -- Extra-curricular: Chorus, debate, fencing, tutoring and more Tenleytown-AU Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 31, L1, L2, L4, M4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 6% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 923 students School Diversity 37% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 91% 13% Hispanic Before care: No 39% White 5% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 23% Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL 17% Special Education 8% “We are best known for our comprehensive learning program.” 'XNH(OOLQJWRQ6FKRRORIWKH$UWV DCPS, 9-12 3500 R ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20007, WARD 2 January 6, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 282-0123 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 142 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:30AM - 4:55PM Math 61% 60% 76% Languages Taught: French, Italian, Spanish Reading 77% 73% 86% Extra-curricular: National Honor Society, Model UN, walking club, debate Student Demographics: team, student government and more American Indian / Bus: 31, 32, 36, D1, D6, G2 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 1% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 509 students School Diversity 80% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 96% 9% Hispanic Before care: No 8% White 2% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: No Level 38% Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL 7% Special Education 4% “We are best known for our pre-professional arts program.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 109 SECONDARY | D-E 'XQEDU+LJK6FKRRO DCPS, 9-12 1301 NEW JERSEY AVE., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20001, WARD 5 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 698-3762 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 48 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 25% 23% 18% Languages Taught: French, Spanish Reading 19% 29% 27% -- Extra-curricular: JROTC, marching band, yearbook and more Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Ctr. Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 80, 96, G8, P6, 0% DC Circulator Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 714 students School Diversity 97% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 68% 2% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: Yes Level 72% Low Income ELL/ESL 5% Special Education 22% “We are best known for our history of academic excellence.” (DVWHUQ+LJK6FKRRO DCPS, 9 (9-12 BY 2014) 1700 EAST CAPITOL ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20003, WARD 6 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 698-4500 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 0 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:15PM Languages Taught: Spanish Math 8% 8% 4% -- Reading 22% 21% 7% Extra-curricular: Gardening, band, student newspaper and more Stadium-Armory Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 96, 97, B2, D6, E32 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 167 students School Diversity 99% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 64% 1% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 1% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: Yes Level 71% Low Income ELL/ESL 1% Special Education 25% “We are best known for our mission to re-launch the legacy.” 110 | www.greatschools.org/dc E | SECONDARY (GPXQG%XUNH6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, 6-12 4101 CONNECTICUT AVE., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: January 13, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC 20008, WARD 3 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 362-8882 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $31,280 8:15AM - 3:20PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: French, Latin, Van Ness-UDC Student Demographics: Spanish Bus: H2, H4, L4 American Indian / Extra-curricular: Model UN, mock trial Alaskan Native competition, peer tutoring, recycling club Asian / Native Hawaiian or and more 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 285 students School Diversity Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 100% Hispanic Before care: No White Other After care: No Income Uniforms: No Level Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL Special Education “We are best known for our progressive academic program.” (OLRW+LQH0LGGOH6FKRRO DCPS, 6-8 1830 CONSTITUTION AVE., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20002, WARD 6 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 939-5380 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 18 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:15PM Languages Taught: Spanish Math 42% 49% 46% -- Reading 38% 39% 37% -- Extra-curricular: Step team, photography, drama club, ski club, poetry, debate and more Stadium-Armory Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 96, 97, B2, D6, X3 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 284 students School Diversity 99% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 82% 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 85% Low Income ELL/ESL 1% Special Education 26% “We are best known for our full services representation.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 111 SECONDARY | E-F (PHUVRQ3UHSDUDWRU\6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, 9-12 1324 18TH ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Contact school WASHINGTON, DC 20036, WARD 2 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 785-2877 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $11,000-$12,500 8:15AM - 3:35PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Arabic, German, Dupont Circle Student Demographics: Italian, Japanese, Spanish Bus: 80, DC Circulator American Indian / Extra-curricular: Comunity service, Alaskan Native yearbook, student newspaper Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 40 students School Diversity Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: Hispanic Before care: No White Other After care: No Income Uniforms: No Level Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL Special Education “We are best known for our excellent teachers and small classes.” )LHOG6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, 7-12 (6-12 BY 2012) 2301 FOXHALL RD., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: January 15, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC 20007, WARD 3 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 295-5800 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $33,700 8:00AM - 2:45PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: No Not Available Reading Friendship Heights, Cleveland Languages Taught: French, Spanish Park, Woodley Park Zoo-Adams Student Demographics: Morgan, Foggy Bottom Extra-curricular: Chinese culture club, American Indian / dodgeball, acrobatics and more Bus: School-run shuttles from Alaskan Native Metro stops Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 320 students School Diversity Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 100% Hispanic Before care: No White Other After care: No Income Uniforms: No Level Low Income Dress code: No ELL/ESL Special Education “We are best known for very small classes so teachers know every student.” 112 | www.greatschools.org/dc F | SECONDARY )ULHQGVKLS3&6 %ORZ3LHUFH-XQLRU$FDGHP\ PUBLIC CHARTER, 4-8 725 19TH ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20002, WARD 7 February 15, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 572-1070 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 7:45 AM - 3:15 PM Languages Taught: Spanish Math 45% 57% 43% ? Reading 49% 50% 37% Extra-curricular: SGA, photography, robotics and more Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 96, B2, X2 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 677 students School Diversity 99% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 80% 1% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 86% Low Income ELL/ESL 1% Special Education 11% “We are best known for our college preparatory.” )ULHQGVKLS3&6 &ROOHJLDWH$FDGHP\ PUBLIC CHARTER, 9-12 4095 MINNESOTA AVE., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 February 15, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 396-5500 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 4:00PM Languages Taught: Spanish Math 68% 50% 51% -- Reading 42% 44% 41% Extra-curricular: Friendship News -- Network, SGA, debate, science club, step team and more Minnesota Ave. Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: U2, U4, U5, U6, U8, V7, X2 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 1,231 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 86% 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: Yes Level 63% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 10% “We are best known for our college prep with extensive AP offerings and Early College program.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 113 SECONDARY | F-G )ULHQGVKLS3&6 7HFK3UHS$FDGHP\ PUBLIC CHARTER, 6-9 (6-12 BY 2014) 620 MILWAUKEE PL., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20032, WARD 8 February 15, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 562-1681 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 3:15PM Math N/A 42% 56% N/A Languages Taught: Spanish Reading N/A 41% 49% N/A Extra-curricular: Chess Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: A4, A6, A8 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 241 students School Diversity 99% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: N/A 0% Hispanic Before care: No 1% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 80% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 9% “We are best known for college preparatory with strong STEM focus.” *HRUJHWRZQ'D\6FKRRO 8SSHU6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, 9-12 4200 DAVENPORT ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: January 10, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC 20016, WARD 3 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 274-3210 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $33,390-$33,615 7:45AM - 3:00PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Arabic, Chinese, Tenleytown-AU Student Demographics: French, Latin, Spanish American Indian / Extra-curricular: It’s Academic, Bus: 31, H4, M4 0% Alaskan Native community service club, debate club, Asian / Native Hawaiian or 8% yearbook and more 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 460 students School Diversity 19% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 100% 5% Hispanic Before care: No 68% White 0% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: No Level N/A Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL N/A No services provided Special Education N/A “We are best known for our progressive education.” 114 | www.greatschools.org/dc G | SECONDARY *HRUJHWRZQ9LVLWDWLRQ3UHSDUDWRU\6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, 9-12 1524 35TH ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: December 2, 2011 WASHINGTON, DC 20007, WARD 2 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 337-3350 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $23,500 8:00AM - 3:10PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: French, Latin, Student Demographics: Spanish American Indian / Extra-curricular: Amnesty Bus: 31, D6, DC Circulator 0% Alaskan Native International, golf club, ski club, step Asian / Native Hawaiian or 3% team and more 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 479 students School Diversity 8% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 3% Hispanic Before care: No 77% White 9% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: Yes Level N/A Low Income ELL/ESL N/A No services provided Special Education N/A No services provided “We are best known for educating women of faith and purpose.” *RQ]DJD&ROOHJH+LJK6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, 9-12 19 EYE ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: December 9, 2011 WASHINGTON, DC 20001, WARD 6 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 336-7100 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $17,850 8:10AM - 2:45PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Chinese, French, Union Station Student Demographics: Latin, Spanish, Greek American Indian / Extra-curricular: Fencing, National Bus: D4, X2 0% Alaskan Native Honor Society, speech & debate Asian / Native Hawaiian or 3% and more 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 960 students School Diversity 11% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 99% 6% Hispanic Before care: No 79% White 1% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: No Level N/A Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL N/A No services provided Special Education N/A No services provided “We are best known for ‘Educating Men for Others’.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 115 SECONDARY | H +':RRGVRQ+LJK6FKRRO DCPS, 9-12 540 55TH ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 939-2030 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 23 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 25% 18% 13% Languages Taught: French, Spanish Reading 24% 25% 13% Extra-curricular: FBLA, National Honor Society, NJROTC drill team and more Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 96 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 518 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 81% 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 85% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 26% “We are best known for our strong Business/Finance Academy and athletics.” +DUG\0LGGOH6FKRRO DCPS, 6-8 1819 35TH ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20007, WARD 2 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 729-4350 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 67 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:15PM Languages Taught: French, Spanish Math 69% 67% 68% -- Reading 73% 75% 66% Extra-curricular: Tutoring, band, drumline and more Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 31, 32, 34, 36, D1, D2 1% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 4% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 521 students School Diversity 70% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 87% 12% Hispanic Before care: No 10% White 3% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 45% Low Income ELL/ESL 12% Special Education 8% “We are best known for our academics, music and art.” 116 | www.greatschools.org/dc H | SECONDARY +DUW0LGGOH6FKRRO DCPS, 6-8 601 MISSISSIPPI AVE., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20032, WARD 8 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 645-3420 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 3 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 14% 18% 31% Languages Taught: None offered at this time Reading 18% 22% 29% Extra-curricular: Chess, drama club, drumline, step team, tutoring and more Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: A2, A4, M9, W4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 402 students School Diversity 99% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 81% 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 88% Low Income ELL/ESL 1% Special Education 30% “We are best known for our football and basketball teams.” +RVSLWDOLW\3&6 PUBLIC CHARTER, 9-12 4301 13TH ST., NW, 3RD FLOOR 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 6 April 2, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 737-4150 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 3:45PM Math 13% 25% 51% Languages Taught: French, Spanish Reading 38% 30% 53% Extra-curricular: Newspaper, yearbook Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 52, 54, 62, 70, S2, S4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 154 students School Diversity 93% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 85% 7% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: Yes Level 78% Low Income ELL/ESL 6% Special Education 24% “We are best known for our college/hospitality programs.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 117 SECONDARY | H +RZDUG5RDG$FDGHP\3&6 0LGGOH6FKRRO&DPSXV PUBLIC CHARTER, 7-8 2450 MARTIN L. KING, JR. AVE., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20020, WARD 8 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 610-5780 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 7:45AM - 3:15PM Math N/A 52% 46% N/A Languages Taught: Spanish Reading N/A 33% 37% N/A Extra-curricular: SGA, yearbook Anacostia Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 90, B2, P6, W2, W4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 128 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 100% 0% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 67% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 9% “We are best known for our rigorous programming.” +RZDUG8QLYHUVLW\0LGGOH6FKRRORI0DWKHPDWLFV 6FLHQFH3&6 +8062) PUBLIC CHARTER, 6-8 405 HOWARD PL., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20059, WARD 1 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 806-7725 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 4:30PM Math 70% 66% 79% Languages Taught: Spanish Reading 73% 70% 78% Extra-curricular: Toastmasters, stock market club, yearbook and more Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 70, 71, 90, 93, G2 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 296 students School Diversity 94% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 100% 5% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 57% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 3% “We are best known for our student accomplishments.” 118 | www.greatschools.org/dc I-J | SECONDARY ,'($3&6 ,QWHJUDWHG'HVLJQ(OHFWURQLFV$FDGHP\ PUBLIC CHARTER, 7-12 1027 45TH ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 399-4750 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 4:00PM Math 41% 35% 38% Languages Taught: French, Latin, -- Spanish Reading 42% 42% 40% -- Extra-curricular: JROTC, National Honor Society, SGA and more Deanwood Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: R12, U4, U8, V8 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 389 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 95% 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 83% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 14% “We are best known for our JROTC program and technology.” +RZDUG8QLYHUVLW\0LGGOH6FKRRORI0DWKHPDWLFV 6FLHQFH3&6 +8062) -HIIHUVRQ0LGGOH6FKRRO PUBLIC CHARTER, 6-8 DCPS, 6-8 801 7TH ST., SW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20024, WARD 6 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 729-3270 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 52 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:15PM Languages Taught: Spanish Math 53% 56% 49% ? Reading 48% 46% 30% Extra-curricular: Chess, robotics club, yearbook, tutoring and more L’Enfant Plaza Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 71, V7, V9 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 10% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 279 students School Diversity 88% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 83% 1% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 79% Low Income ELL/ESL 10% Special Education 11% “We are best known for our technology, math, and sports.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 119 SECONDARY | J-K -RKQVRQ0LGGOH6FKRRO DCPS, 6-8 1400 BRUCE PL., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20020, WARD 8 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 939-3140 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 3 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:15PM Languages Taught: Spanish Math 14% 14% 17% -- Reading 15% 14% 18% -- Extra-curricular: Photography, tutoring, mentoring, choir, drumline and more Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 92, 94, W4, W8 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 260 students School Diversity 98% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 76% 1% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 88% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 23% “We are best known for our football team and computer labs.” .HOO\0LOOHU0LGGOH6FKRRO DCPS, 6-8 301 49TH ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 388-6870 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 3 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:15PM Languages Taught: Spanish Math 25% 19% 29% ? Reading 26% 19% 23% ? Extra-curricular: Tutoring, poetry, art club, debate, mentoring and more Benning Rd. Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 96, 97, U8, W4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 379 students School Diversity 99% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 71% 1% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 86% Low Income ELL/ESL 2% Special Education 23% “We are best known for our supportive and caring staff.” 120| www.greatschools.org/dc K | SECONDARY .,33'& $,0$FDGHP\ PUBLIC CHARTER, 5-8 2600 DOUGLASS RD., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20020, WARD 8 March 30, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 678-5477 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): 120 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 4:45PM Languages Taught: Spanish Math 84% 76% 82% ? Reading 65% 54% 60% Extra-curricular: Chess club, ? horseback riding, step team, string orchestra, tennis and more Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 94, W2, W3 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 331 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 90% 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 89% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 11% “We are best known for our academic excellence.” .,33'& &ROOHJH3UHSDUDWRU\+LJK6FKRRO PUBLIC CHARTER, 9-11 (9-12 BY 2012) 2600 DOUGLASS RD., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20020, WARD 8 March 30, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 678-2527 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): 150 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 7:45AM - 5:15PM Math N/A N/A 92% N/A Languages Taught: Spanish Reading N/A N/A 77% N/A Extra-curricular: Student newspaper, symphony orchestra, robotics, yearbook and more Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 94, W2, W3 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 211 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: N/A 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: Yes Level 79% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 13% “We are best known for our college prep program.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 121 SECONDARY | K .,33'& .(<$FDGHP\ PUBLIC CHARTER, 4-8 4801 BENNING RD., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 March 30, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 582-5477 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): 120 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 5:00PM Math 94% 81% 76% Languages Taught: Spanish Reading 77% 69% 65% Extra-curricular: Chess club, step team, tennis Benning Rd. Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: U8, W4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 417 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 100% 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 76% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 11% “We are best known for our academic excellence.” .,33'& :,//$FDGHP\ PUBLIC CHARTER, 5-8 421 P ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20001, WARD 2 March 30, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 328-9455 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): 120 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 5:00PM Languages Taught: Spanish Math 74% 77% 72% -- Reading 60% 65% 62% Extra-curricular: Chess club, martial -- arts, step team, student newspaper, Mt Vernon Sq-7th St-Convention tennis Student Demographics: Ctr. American Indian / 0% Bus: 66, 70, 71, G8, P6 Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 329 students School Diversity 99% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 100% 1% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 81% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 15% “We are best known for our academic excellence.” 122| www.greatschools.org/dc K | SECONDARY .LURY$FDGHP\RI%DOOHW PRIVATE SCHOOL, 6-12 4301 HAREWOOD RD., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Rolling WASHINGTON, DC 20017, WARD 5 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 832-1087 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 30 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $15,000-$40,000 7:30AM - 3:00PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: No Not Available Reading Languages Taught: French Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Yearbook, volunteer American Indian / club Bus: H8 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 26% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 76 students School Diversity 1% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 100% 1% Hispanic Before care: No 71% White 0% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: No Level N/A Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL N/A Special Education N/A “We are best known for classical ballet training.” .UDPHU0LGGOH6FKRRO DCPS, 6-8 1700 Q ST., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20020, WARD 8 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 939-3150 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 2 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 21% 18% 29% Languages Taught: None offered at this time Reading 24% 19% 19% -- Extra-curricular: Drumline, tutoring, mentoring, cooking club, arts & crafts, Student Demographics: math club and more American Indian / Bus: 92, B2, U2, V5, W6 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 274 students School Diversity 99% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 70% 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 87% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 28% “We are best known for our READ 180 intervention program and full service implementation.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 123 SECONDARY | M 0DF)DUODQG0LGGOH6FKRRO DCPS, 5-8 4400 IOWA AVE., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 576-6207 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 2 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 35% 37% 39% Languages Taught: French, Spanish; Bilingual-Spanish Reading 27% 28% 25% -- Extra-curricular: Chess, step, tutoring, photography, gardening and more Georgia Ave-Petworth Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 60, 63, 64, 70 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 180 students School Diversity 47% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 66% 52% Hispanic Before care: No 1% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 82% Low Income ELL/ESL 38% Special Education 28% “We are best known for our READ 180 Intervention Program.” 0D\D$QJHORX3&6 (YDQV+LJK6FKRRO PUBLIC CHARTER, 6-12 5600 EAST CAPITOL ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 379-4335 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 9:00AM - 7:15PM Math 15% 22% 19% Languages Taught: French, Spanish, -- Swahili Reading 20% 25% 22% -- Extra-curricular: Boxing, culinary arts, modeling and more Capital Heights Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 96, U6, U8, W4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 264 students School Diversity 99% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 52% 1% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: Yes Level 53% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 25% “We are best known for….” 124| www.greatschools.org/dc M | SECONDARY 0D\D$QJHORX3&6 (YDQV0LGGOH6FKRRO PUBLIC CHARTER, 6-8 5600 EAST CAPITOL ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 232-2885 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 4:00PM Languages Taught: Spanish Math 40% 34% 41% ? Reading 31% 28% 25% Extra-curricular: Step Africa, arts and crafts, chess and more Capital Heights Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 96, U6, U8, W4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 222 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 70% 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 96% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 19% “We are best known for our academic and counseling services.” 0D\D$QJHORX3&6 6KDZ+LJK6FKRRO PUBLIC CHARTER, 6-12 1851 9TH ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20001, WARD 1 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 939-9080 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 9:00AM - 7:15PM Math 32% 22% 11% Languages Taught: French, Spanish Reading 40% 22% 33% Extra-curricular: Boxing, chess, drama, ? street law and more Shaw-Howard U Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 90, 92, 96, G8 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 138 students School Diversity 96% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 83% 4% Hispanic Before care: No 1% White 0% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: Yes Level 80% Low Income ELL/ESL 4% Special Education 26% “We are best known for our student support.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 125 SECONDARY | M-N 0F.LQOH\7HFKQRORJ\+LJK6FKRRO DCPS, 9-12 151 T ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20002, WARD 5 January 6, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 281-3950 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 160 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 71% 76% 87% Languages Taught: French, Spanish Reading 69% 72% 88% Extra-curricular: Drama club, chess, GHEDWHGUXPOLQH\HDUERRNGDQFHÀDJ NY Ave-FL Ave-Gallaudet U team and more Student Demographics: Bus: 80, G8, M31 (McKinley HS American Indian / 0% Line), P6 Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 689 students School Diversity 95% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 92% 3% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 1% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: Yes Level 54% Low Income ELL/ESL 8% Special Education 3% “We are best known for our technology.” 1DWLRQDO&ROOHJLDWH3UHSDUDWRU\3&6 PUBLIC CHARTER, 9-11 (9-12 BY 2012) 908 WAHLER PLACE, SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20032, WARD 8 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 832-7737 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 3:30PM Math N/A N/A 42% N/A Languages Taught: Spanish Reading N/A N/A 48% N/A Extra-curricular: Model UN, Study abroad program, embassy internships and more Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: A2, A6, A42, D12, W2 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 167 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: N/A 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: Yes Level 84% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 7% “We are best known for our international studies.” 126| www.greatschools.org/dc O-P | SECONDARY 2SWLRQV3&6 PUBLIC CHARTER, 6-12 1375 E ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20002, WARD 6 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 547-1028 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 4:00PM Math 8% 11% 12% Languages Taught: Spanish Reading 10% 11% 13% Extra-curricular: Choir and tutoring Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 90, B2, D6, X2 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 373 students School Diversity 99% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: N/A 0% Hispanic Before care: No 1% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 95% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 68% “We are best known for our special education services.” 3DUNPRQW6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, 6-12 4842 16TH ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Rolling WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 726-0740 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $27,800 8:30AM - 3:30PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Spanish Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: SAT Prep, internships Bus: 52, 54, E2, S2, S4 American Indian / Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 45 students School Diversity Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: Hispanic Before care: No White Other After care: No Income Uniforms: No Level Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL Special Education “We are best known for our individualized curriculum.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 127 SECONDARY | P 3DXO3&6 PUBLIC CHARTER, 6-9 5800 8TH ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 291-7499 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:15AM - 3:35PM Math 66% 68% 73% Languages Taught: French, Spanish Reading 62% 66% 65% Extra-curricular: Dragon boating, -- double dutch, gardening, stage crew, yearbook and more Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 62, 70 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 1% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 559 students School Diversity 81% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 100% 18% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 61% Low Income ELL/ESL 11% Special Education 8% “We are best known for our academics, arts and athletics.” 3KHOSV$UFKLWHFWXUH&RQVWUXFWLRQDQG(QJLQHHULQJ+LJK6FKRRO DCPS, 9-12 704 26TH ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20002, WARD 5 January 6, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 729-4360 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 76 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:30PM Math N/A 43% 53% N/A Languages Taught: Chinese, Spanish Reading N/A 47% 62% N/A Extra-curricular: Robotics team, chess, greenhouse club and more School dismissal shuttle to Student Demographics: Minnesota Ave. American Indian / 0% Bus: S41, X1, X2, X3, X8 Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 300 students School Diversity 92% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: N/A 4% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 2% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 70% Low Income ELL/ESL 3% Special Education 8% “We are best known for our computer labs.” 128| www.greatschools.org/dc R | SECONDARY 5LFKDUG:ULJKW6FKRROIRU-RXUQDOLVPDQG0HGLD$UWV3&6 PUBLIC CHARTER, 8-9 (8-12 BY 2014) 100 41ST ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 Not Available March 2, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 526-7283 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 150 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 4:45PM Math Languages Taught: Latin Not Available Reading Extra-curricular: Journalism, student newspaper, yearbook Benning Rd. Student Demographics: Bus: 97, U8, W4, X1 American Indian / Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: N/A School Diversity Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: N/A Hispanic Before care: No White Other After care: No Income Uniforms: Yes Level Low Income ELL/ESL Special Education “We are best known for our highly visible and caring staff!” 5RQDOG+%URZQ0LGGOH6FKRRO DCPS, 6-8 4800 MEADE ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 724-4632 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 2 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 29% 36% 48% Languages Taught: Spanish Reading 27% 29% 23% -- Extra-curricular: Art club, journalism, drama club, orchestra, math club, science club and more Deanwood Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: U4, V7, W4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 197 students School Diversity 99% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 70% 1% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 84% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 20% “We are best known for our nationally recognized, award-winning cheerleading team.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 129 SECONDARY | R-S 5RRVHYHOW+LJK6FKRRO DCPS, 9-12 4301 13TH ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 576-6130 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 14 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:15PM Languages Taught: French, Spanish Math 26% 43% 24% ? Reading 29% 32% 23% Extra-curricular: JROTC Color Guard, arts & crafts, step team, tutoring, chess, debate and more Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 52, 54, 70, 79, S4 1% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 1% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 646 students School Diversity 75% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 55% 22% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 69% Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL 29% Special Education 24% “We are best known for our diligence and commitment.” 6DQ0LJXHO6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, 6-8 7705 GEORGIA AVE., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: January 28, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC 20012, WARD 4 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 232-8345 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 27 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $7,500 8:00AM - 4:30PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: English Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Study hall American Indian / Bus: 71, 79, K1 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 57 students School Diversity 0% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 100% 98% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 2% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 98% Low Income ELL/ESL N/A Special Education N/A No services provided “We are best known for helping Latino boys in need.” 130| www.greatschools.org/dc S | SECONDARY 6FKRRO:LWKRXW:DOOV+LJK6FKRRO DCPS, 9-12 2130 G ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20037, WARD 2 January 6, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 645-9690 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 120 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 94% 95% 98% Languages Taught: Chinese, French, Latin, Spanish Reading 98% 96% 99% -- Extra-curricular: Street Law Mock Trial, Model UN, chess, debate, robotics, Foggy Bottom Student Demographics: homework lab and more American Indian / Bus: 31, 80, DC Circulator 1% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 5% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 468 students School Diversity 50% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 93% 9% Hispanic Before care: No 31% White 3% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 22% Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL 15% Special Education 1% “We are best known for our college preparatory curriculum.” 6(('6FKRRORI:DVKLQJWRQ'& PUBLIC CHARTER, 7-12 4300 C ST., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 April 27, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 248-7773 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): 72 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 3:50PM Math 67% 67% 76% Languages Taught: Spanish Reading 54% 48% 60% Extra-curricular: Chess club, cooking, ? modeling, tutoring Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: U5, U8 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 341 students School Diversity 99% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 95% 1% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 74% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 13% “We are best known for our college prep boarding program.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 131 SECONDARY | S 6KDZ0LGGOH6FKRRO#*DUQHW3DWWHUVRQ DCPS, 6-8 2001 10TH ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20001, WARD 1 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 673-7329 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 11 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 29% 33% 37% Languages Taught: Spanish Reading 29% 26% 29% -- Extra-curricular: Step, photography, tutoring and more U St/African-Amer Civil War Student Demographics: Memorial/Cardozo American Indian / 0% Bus: 90, 92, 96, X3 Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 188 students School Diversity 85% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 83% 13% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 80% Low Income ELL/ESL 17% Special Education 28% “We are best known for our instrumental music program.” 6RXVD0LGGOH6FKRRO DCPS, 6-8 3650 ELY PL., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 729-3260 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 10 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 42% 46% 53% Languages Taught: Spanish Reading 39% 42% 40% -- Extra-curricular: Student government, RUDWRU\SURJUDPPHQWRULQJÀDJWHDP and more Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: U5, U6, V7, V9 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 282 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 82% 0% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 86% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 19% “We are best known for our focus on the development of the whole child.” 132| www.greatschools.org/dc S | SECONDARY 6SLQJDUQ+LJK6FKRRO DCPS, 9-12 2500 BENNING RD., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20002, WARD 5 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 724-4525 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 4 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 15% 13% 10% Languages Taught: French, Spanish Reading 17% 17% 17% -- Extra-curricular: Art club, marching EDQGGDQFHÀDJWHDPFRPSXWHUFOXE robotics and more Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: D6, S41, X1, X2, X3, X8 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 551 students School Diversity 99% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 74% 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 77% Low Income ELL/ESL 1% Special Education 27% “We are best known for our winning basketball team.” 6W$QVHOP¶V$EEH\6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, 6-12 4501 S. DAKOTA AVE., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Rolling WASHINGTON, DC 20017, WARD 5 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 269-2350 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $21,800-$22,800 8:00AM - 3:30PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: French, Latin, Ft. Totten Student Demographics: Spanish, Arabic, Greek American Indian / Extra-curricular: Abbey Singers, cycling Bus: E2, R4 0% Alaskan Native club, golf club, jazz band and more Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 232 students School Diversity 11% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 100% 2% Hispanic Before care: Yes 87% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level N/A Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL N/A Special Education N/A “We are best known for our rigorous academics.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 133 SECONDARY | S 6W-RKQ¶V&ROOHJH+LJK6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, 9-12 2607 MILITARY RD., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: December 15, 2011 WASHINGTON, DC 20015, WARD 4 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 363-2316 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $15,350 8:10AM - 3:15PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Spanish, French, Friendship Heights, Silver Spring Student Demographics: Latin Bus: E2, E4, M4, school-run American Indian / Extra-curricular: JROTC, SJC TV 0% shuttle from Metro Alaskan Native 1HZV¿OPFOXESRHWU\FOXEDQGPRUH Asian / Native Hawaiian or 5% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 1,060 students School Diversity 27% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 98% 8% Hispanic Before care: No 53% White 7% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: Yes Level N/A Low Income ELL/ESL N/A Special Education N/A “We are best known for our LaSaillian educators committed to overall student development.” 6WXDUW+REVRQ0LGGOH6FKRRO DCPS, 6-8 410 E ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20002, WARD 6 February 27, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 671-6010 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 15 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math 75% 67% 65% Languages Taught: Spanish Reading 75% 69% 69% -- Extra-curricular: Builder’s club, Girl Scouts, art club, yearbook, mentoring and more Union Station Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 92, D6, X2, X8 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 1% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 428 students School Diversity 81% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 93% 2% Hispanic Before care: Yes 14% White 2% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 47% Low Income Dress code: No ELL/ESL 2% Special Education 11% “We are best known for our museum studies.” 134| www.greatschools.org/dc T | SECONDARY 7KXUJRRG0DUVKDOO$FDGHP\3&6 PUBLIC CHARTER, 9-12 2427 MARTIN L. KING AVE., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20020, WARD 8 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 563-6862 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:30PM Languages Taught: Spanish Math 72% 71% 75% -- Reading 67% 62% 67% Extra-curricular: Debate, gardening, -- student newspaper, yearbook Anacostia Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 90, B2, P6, W2, W8 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 388 students School Diversity 99% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 89% 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: Yes Level 79% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 8% “We are best known for our college-prep and law programs.” 7ZR5LYHUV3&6 0LGGOH6FKRRO&DPSXV PUBLIC CHARTER, 6-8 1234 4TH ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20002, WARD 6 March 12, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 543-8477 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:15AM - 3:15PM Math N/A 55% 54% N/A Languages Taught: Spanish Reading N/A 56% 59% N/A Extra-curricular: NY Ave-FL Ave-Gallaudet U Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 90, 92, X2 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 92 students School Diversity 92% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 1% Hispanic Before care: Yes 4% White 1% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 56% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 17% “We are best known for….” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 135 SECONDARY | W :DVKLQJWRQ,QWHUQDWLRQDO6FKRRO 7UHJDURQ&DPSXV PRIVATE SCHOOL, 6-12 3100 MACOMB ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: January 10, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC 20008, WARD 3 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 243-1800 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 40 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $30,860 8:35AM - 3:45PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Italian, Chinese; Cleveland Park Student Demographics: Immersion - Dutch, French, Spanish American Indian / Extra-curricular: Arab-American Bus: 96, H3, L2, L4 1% Alaskan Native Student Union, Model OAS, origami, Asian / Native Hawaiian or 8% sailing club and more 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 894 students School Diversity 69% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 100% 8% Hispanic Before care: 14% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 12% Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL N/A Special Education N/A “We are best known for our commitment to internationalism.” :DVKLQJWRQ-HVXLW$FDGHP\ PRIVATE SCHOOL, 6-8 900 VARNUM ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Rolling WASHINGTON, DC 20017, WARD 5 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 832-7679 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 33 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: None 8:00AM - 3:30PM Math Financial Aid: N/A OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: None offered at Student Demographics: this time American Indian / Extra-curricular: Geography Bee, Bus: 80, H8 0% Alaskan Native debate team, cooking club, gardening Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% and more 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 77 students School Diversity 82% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 98% 18% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 80% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 0% “We are best known for our all boys school/Jesuit belief of ‘creating men for others’.” 136| www.greatschools.org/dc W | SECONDARY :DVKLQJWRQ/DWLQ3&6 0LGGOH6FKRRO&DPSXV PUBLIC CHARTER, 5-8 4115 16TH ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 223-1111 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 3:15PM Math 82% 81% 77% Languages Taught: Chinese, French, Latin Reading 82% 83% 84% -- Extra-curricular: Fashion club, tutoring, Mad Scientists, Girls on the Run, Latin Student Demographics: Spirit Team and more American Indian / Bus: 52, S2, S4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 5% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 349 students School Diversity 49% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 10% Hispanic Before care: No 37% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 6% Low Income ELL/ESL 1% Special Education 4% “We are best known for our academics and excellent faculty.” :DVKLQJWRQ/DWLQ3&6 8SSHU6FKRRO&DPSXV PUBLIC CHARTER, 9-12 4715 16TH ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 541-1591 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 7:45AM - 3:15PM Math N/A 70% 62% N/A Languages Taught: French, Latin, Chinese Reading N/A 57% 71% N/A Extra-curricular: Fashion club, tutoring, Mad Scientists, Girls on the Run, Latin Student Demographics: Spirit Team and more American Indian / Bus: 31, N6 1% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 3% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 167 students School Diversity 68% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: N/A 12% Hispanic Before care: No 12% White 5% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 12% Low Income ELL/ESL 6% Special Education 6% “We are best known for our Latin focus.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 137 SECONDARY | W :DVKLQJWRQ0DWKHPDWLFV6FLHQFH7HFKQRORJ\3&6 :067 PUBLIC CHARTER, 9-12 1920 BLADENSBURG RD., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20002, WARD 5 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 636-8011 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:30AM - 3:30PM Math 42% 40% 59% Languages Taught: Spanish Reading 51% 50% 59% Extra-curricular: German club, JROTC Drill Team, National Honor Society, student newspaper and more Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: B2, E2 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 351 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 99% 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: Yes Level 100% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 13% “We are best known for our math and science programs.” :DVKLQJWRQ0LGGOH6FKRROIRU*LUOV 7+($5&&DPSXV PRIVATE SCHOOL, 6-8 1901 MISSISSIPPI AVE., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: May 30, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC 20020, WARD 8 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 678-1113 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 7 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: None 8:00AM - 5:30PM Math Financial Aid: N/A OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Spanish Southern Avenue Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Yearbook, yoga, American Indian / cooking, law club, step dance, fashion Bus: 92, 94, W2 0% Alaskan Native club and more Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 60 students School Diversity 97% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 85% 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 3% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 85% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% No services provided Special Education 0% “We are best known for our individual attention in a faith-based, all girls setting.” 138| www.greatschools.org/dc W | SECONDARY :DVKLQJWRQ0LGGOH6FKRROIRU*LUOV 9LHZ&DPSXV PRIVATE SCHOOL, 4, 5 2683 DOUGLASS RD., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: May 30, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC 20001, WARD 8 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 678-1113 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 23 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: None 7:30AM - 4:00PM Math Financial Aid: N/A OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Spanish Anacostia Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Provided through American Indian / collaborative partnership with THEARC Bus: 94 0% Alaskan Native (includes transportation) Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 40 students School Diversity 97% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 85% 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 3% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 85% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% No services provided Special Education 0% “We are best known for our small classrooms, reading intervention and faith-based.” :RRGURZ:LOVRQ+LJK6FKRRO DCPS, 9-12 3950 CHESAPEAKE ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline (Academies): WASHINGTON, DC 20016, WARD 3 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 282-0120 Out of Boundary Deadline: February 27, 2012* CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:15PM Application Acceptances (2010-2011): Math 67% 68% 52% Academies: 110 Reading 72% 65% 66% -- OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): 0 Tenleytown-AU Student Demographics: Languages Taught: Chinese, French, American Indian / Bus: 31, 32, 36, H4, M4 0% Alaskan Native Italian, Spanish, American Sign Asian / Native Hawaiian or Language 7% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU Extra-curricular: SGA, Tiger TV, School size: 1,534 students School 49% Black or African American Diversity JROTC, fashion club, marching band, 18% Hispanic 2010 Graduation Rate: 82% debate and more Before care: Yes 21% White 4% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 43% Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL 24% Special Education 12% “We are best known for being DC’s largest and most diverse high school.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 139 SECONDARY | Washington Metropolitan High School The Field School Richard Wright School for Journalism and Media Arts PCS KIPP DC: AIM Academy Edmund Burke School LaSalle-Backus Education Campus School Without Walls High School 140| www.greatschools.org/dc Carlos Rosario International PCS 6FKRRO3UR¿OHV Non-traditional and Specialized (Adult Education, Alternative Education, Special Education and schools serving grades PS/PK/K-12 in any combination) For more information about PK-12 schools in DC, go to www.greatschools.org/dc 141 NON-TRADITIONAL AND SPECIALIZED | A-B $FDGHPLDGHOD5HFWD3RUWD PRIVATE SCHOOL, K-12 7614 GEORGIA AVE., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Rolling WASHINGTON, DC 20012, WARD 4 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 726-8737 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $7,500 8:00AM - 2:30PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Spanish Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Community service, American Indian / newspaper, student government, Bus: 70, F4, F6 0% Alaskan Native yearbook and more Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 42 students School Diversity 90% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 100% 8% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level N/A Low Income ELL/ESL N/A No services provided Special Education N/A No services provided “We are best known for our structured and accellerated curriculum.” %DOORX67$<+LJK6FKRRO DCPS, UNGRADED 3401 4TH ST., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20032, WARD 8 Not Available N/A; Rolling SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 645-3390 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): N/A CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 10:20AM - 8:20PM Math Languages Taught: French, Spanish Not Available Reading Extra-curricular: SGA, art club, science club, peer mediation and more Student Demographics: Bus: A2, A5, A7, A42, M8, American Indian / 0% M9, W4 Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 973 students School Diversity 98% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 99% 1% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: No Level 15% Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 5% “We are best known for it never being too late to earn a high school diploma.” 142| www.greatschools.org/dc B-C | NON-TRADITIONAL AND SPECIALIZED %ULWLVK6FKRRORI:DVKLQJWRQ PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK-12 2001 WISCONSIN AVE., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Rolling WASHINGTON, DC 20007, WARD 2 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 829-3700 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $20,300-$25,470 8:30AM - 3:30PM Math Financial Aid: No OSP: No Not Available Reading Languages Taught: French, Latin, Student Demographics: Spanish Bus: 31, 32, 36, D2, DC American Indian / Extra-curricular: Varies each term Circulator Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 397 students School Diversity Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: Hispanic Before care: No White Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level Low Income ELL/ESL Special Education “We are best known for our world-class faculty from the UK.” &DOYDU\&KULVWLDQ$FDGHP\ PRIVATE SCHOOL, PS-10 (PS-12 BY 2013) 806 RHODE ISLAND AVE., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Rolling WASHINGTON, DC 20018, WARD 5 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 526-5176 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $5,450-$10,020 8:10AM - 3:00PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: French, Spanish Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Book club, creative Bus: 84, D8, P6 American Indian / writing, step team, student government, Alaskan Native yearbook Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 155 students School Diversity Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: Hispanic Before care: Yes White Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level Low Income ELL/ESL Special Education “We are best known for our Akeba curriculum.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 143 NON-TRADITIONAL AND SPECIALIZED | C-D &DUORV5RVDULR,QWHUQDWLRQDO3&6 PUBLIC CHARTER, UNGRADED 1100 HARVARD ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20009, WARD 1 Not Available Two times a year; contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 797-4700 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): N/A CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 9:00PM Math Languages Taught: Spanish, English Not Available Reading Extra-curricular: French club, computer club for beginners, student government, photography and more Columbia Heights Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 52, 54, 64, H2, H4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 5% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 1,751 students School Diversity 23% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 71% Hispanic Before care: No 1% White 0% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: No Level 0% Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL 6% Special Education 0% “We are best known for our national model in adult education!” 'RURWK\,+HLJKW&RPPXQLW\$FDGHP\3&6 2QOLQH$FDGHP\ NFRP PUBLIC CHARTER, PS-8 1351 NICHOLSON ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (866) 339-8742 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 4:00PM Languages Taught: None offered Math 60% 52% 57% ? Reading 75% 62% 65% -- Extra-curricular: Not applicable Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 52, 54, 70, 71, 79, E2, S4 1% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 124 students School Diversity 76% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 80% 2% Hispanic Before care: N/A 19% White 1% Other After care: N/A Income Uniforms: N/A Level 51% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 3% “We are best known for our award-winning k12.com curriculum.” 144| www.greatschools.org/dc E | NON-TRADITIONAL AND SPECIALIZED (/+D\QHV3&6 .DQVDV$YHQXH&DPSXV PUBLIC CHARTER, PK-2, 9 (PK-2, 9-12 BY 2014) 4501 KANSAS AVE., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20010, WARD 4 Not Available March 30, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 706-5828 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): 115 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:30AM - 3:30PM Math Languages Taught: Spanish Not Available Reading Extra-curricular: Gardening Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 63, 70 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 280 students School Diversity 46% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: N/A 26% Hispanic Before care: Yes 23% White 5% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 49% Low Income ELL/ESL 20% Special Education 9% “We are best known for our student achievement.” (GXFDWLRQ6WUHQJWKHQV)DPLOLHV (6) 3&6 PUBLIC CHARTER, PS/PK, UNGRADED 2355 ONTARIO RD., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20009, WARD 1 Not Available April 2, 2012 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 797-7337 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): 115 DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend CLASSROOM HOURS: 9:00AM - 9:00PM Math Languages Taught: Bilingual-Spanish/ Not Available Reading English for PS-PK students; English for adult students Extra-curricular: Monthly educational Student Demographics: DQGUHFUHDWLRQDOIDPLO\¿HOGWULSV American Indian / Bus: 42, 90, 92, 96, S2 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 4% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 239 students School Diversity 12% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: N/A 83% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: No Level 14% Low Income ELL/ESL 16% Special Education 2% “We are best known for our dynamic family literacy model.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 145 NON-TRADITIONAL AND SPECIALIZED | H +LJK5RDG0LGGOH$FDGHP\RI:DVKLQJWRQ'& PRIVATE SCHOOL, UNGRADED 6135 KANSAS AVE., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Rolling WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 291-1883 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: None 8:00AM - 3:00PM Math Financial Aid: N/A OSP: No Not Available Reading Languages Taught: None offered Takoma Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: None offered American Indian / Bus: F2, K6 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 58 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: N/A 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: Yes Level 100% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% No services provided Special Education 100% “We are best known for our individualized instruction.” +LJK5RDG0LGGOH6FKRRORI:DVKLQJWRQ'& PRIVATE SCHOOL, UNGRADED 1530 FIRST ST., SW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Rolling WASHINGTON, DC 20001, WARD 6 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 479-0089 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 26 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: None 8:00AM - 3:00PM Math Financial Aid: N/A OSP: No Not Available Reading Languages Taught: None offered Navy Yard Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: None offered American Indian / Bus: 70, 71, P1, V7 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 41 students School Diversity 99% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: N/A 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: Yes Level 100% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% No services provided Special Education 100% “We are best known for our individualized instruction.” 146| www.greatschools.org/dc H | NON-TRADITIONAL AND SPECIALIZED +LJK5RDG3ULPDU\$FDGHP\RI:DVKLQJWRQ'& PRIVATE SCHOOL, UNGRADED 1244 TAYLOR ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Rolling WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 291-1042 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 16 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: None 8:30AM - 3:00PM Math Financial Aid: N/A OSP: No Not Available Reading Languages Taught: American Sign Georgia Ave-Petworth Student Demographics: Language American Indian / Extra-curricular: None offered Bus: 60, 62, 63 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 30 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: N/A 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: Yes Level 100% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% No services provided Special Education 100% “We are best known for our individualized instruction.” +LJK5RDG3ULPDU\6FKRRORI:DVKLQJWRQ'& PRIVATE SCHOOL, UNGRADED 1246 TAYLOR ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Rolling WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 291-1042 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 0 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: None 8:30AM - 3:00PM Math Financial Aid: N/A OSP: No Not Available Reading Languages Taught: American Sign Georgia Ave-Petworth Student Demographics: Language American Indian / Extra-curricular: None offered Bus: 60, 62, 63 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 32 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: N/A 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: Yes Level 100% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% No services provided Special Education 100% “We are best known for our individualized instruction.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 147 NON-TRADITIONAL AND SPECIALIZED | H-K +LJK5RDG8SSHU6FKRRORI:DVKLQJWRQ'& PRIVATE SCHOOL, UNGRADED 711-B EDGEWOOD ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Rolling WASHINGTON, DC 20017, WARD 5 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 635-7171 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 15 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: None 8:15AM - 3:00PM Math Financial Aid: N/A OSP: No Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Spanish Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Yearbook, student American Indian / newspaper Bus: 86, D8, G8, H8 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 64 students School Diversity 99% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: N/A 1% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: Yes Level 100% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% No services provided Special Education 100% “We are best known for our specialized education services.” .HQGDOO'HPRQVWUDWLRQ(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK-8 800 FLORIDA AVE., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Rolling WASHINGTON, DC 20002, WARD 5 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 651-5031 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: None 7:30AM - 5:00PM Math Financial Aid: N/A OSP: No Not Available Reading Languages Taught: American Sign NY Ave-FL Ave-Gallaudet U Student Demographics: Language American Indian / Extra-curricular: Arts & crafts, Bus: 90, 92, D8, X2 0% Alaskan Native gardening, homework help, swimming, Asian / Native Hawaiian or 5% yearbook 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 126 students School Diversity 42% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: N/A 14% Hispanic Before care: No 39% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level N/A Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL N/A Special Education 100% “We are best known for our hearing impaired programs.” 148| www.greatschools.org/dc K | NON-TRADITIONAL AND SPECIALIZED .HQQHG\6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK-12 801 BUCHANAN ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Referral only WASHINGTON, DC 20017, WARD 5 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 281-2700 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: Paid by OSSE 8:45AM - 3:15PM Math Financial Aid: N/A OSP: No Not Available Reading Languages Taught: None offered Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Special Olympics, American Indian / job club, transition services, internships Bus: 80, E2 0% Alaskan Native and more Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 49 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 0% Hispanic Before care: 0% White 0% Other After care: Income Uniforms: Yes Level 65% Low Income ELL/ESL N/A Special Education 100% “We are best known for fostering independence and lifelong learning.” .LQJVEXU\'D\6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, K-12 5000 14TH ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Contact school WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 722-5555 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $33,140 8:05AM - 3:05PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Spanish Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Drama club, Bus: 52, 54, 70, S4 American Indian / percussion ensemble, student Alaskan Native government and more offerings Asian / Native Hawaiian or each semester 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 192 students School Diversity Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: Hispanic Before care: Yes White Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level Low Income ELL/ESL Special Education “We are best known for our range of special needs programs.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 149 NON-TRADITIONAL AND SPECIALIZED | L /DE6FKRRORI:DVKLQJWRQ )R[KDOO&DPSXV PRIVATE SCHOOL, 1-4 1550 FOXHALL RD., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: February 1, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC 20007, WARD 3 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 333-1370 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $33,805 Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: No Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Glee club, chess club, Bus: D5, D6 American Indian / cooking club and more Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: School Diversity Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: Hispanic Before care: Yes White Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL Special Education “We are best known for our programs for students with learning disabilities.” /DE6FKRRORI:DVKLQJWRQ 5HVHUYRLU&DPSXV PRIVATE SCHOOL, 5-12 4759 RESERVOIR RD., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: February 1, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC 20007, WARD 3 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 965-6600 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $34,785-$36,380 8:30AM - 3:10PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: No Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Latin, Spanish Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Model UN, debate Bus: D5, D6 American Indian / team, theatre production and more Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: School Diversity Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: Hispanic Before care: Yes White Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL Special Education “We are best known for our programs for students with learning disabilities.” 150| www.greatschools.org/dc L | NON-TRADITIONAL AND SPECIALIZED /$<& 3014 14TH ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20009, WARD 1 Not Available Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 319-0141 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend CLASSROOM HOURS: 8:30AM - 3:30PM Math Not Available Languages Taught: Bilingual - English Reading and Spanish Extra-curricular: Martial Arts, mentoring and more Columbia Heights Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 52, 54, H4, DC Circulator 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 1% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 116 students School Diversity 49% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: N/A 50% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: Yes Level 100% Low Income ELL/ESL 54% Special Education 0% “We are best known for our small classes and support services.” /XNH&0RRUH$FDGHP\+LJK6FKRRO DCPS, 9-12 1001 MONROE ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20017, WARD 5 Rolling SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 281-3600 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 2:45PM Math 6% 11% 22% Languages Taught: French, Spanish Reading 17% 18% 42% Extra-curricular: White House Internship Program, Model UN, robotics club and more Brookland-CUA Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: H6, H8, R4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 311 students School Diversity 94% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 61% 5% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes Level 66% Low Income ELL/ESL 5% Special Education 5% “We are best known for being a school of hope and second chances.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 151 NON-TRADITIONAL AND SPECIALIZED | M 0DUHW6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, K-12 3000 CATHEDRAL AVE., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: December 6, 2011 (4th Grade) WASHINGTON, DC 20008, WARD 3 Not Available January 6, 2012 (all other grades) SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 939-8800 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 93 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 3:15PM Tuition: $27,515-$31,670 Math Not Available Reading Financial Aid: Yes OSP: No Woodley Park Zoo-Adams Student Demographics: Languages Taught: Chinese, French, Morgan Latin, Spanish American Indian / 0% Bus: 96, L2, L4 Alaskan Native Extra-curricular: Comic book club, Asian / Native Hawaiian or 7% engineering team, photojournalism club 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 635 students School and more Diversity 14% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 100% 4% Hispanic Before care: No 75% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 24% Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 0% “We are best known for our school motto ‘Noscere Vivere Est (To Learn is to Live)’.” 0RGHO6HFRQGDU\6FKRROIRU7KH'HDI PRIVATE SCHOOL, 9-12 800 FLORIDA AVE., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Rolling WASHINGTON, DC 20002, WARD 5 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 651-5781 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 51 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: None 8:30AM - 3:15PM Math Financial Aid: N/A OSP: No Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Bilingual - NY Ave-FL Ave-Gallaudet U Student Demographics: American Sign Language American Indian / Extra-curricular: Junior National Bus: 90, 92, D8, X2 1% Alaskan Native Association of the Deaf, diversity club, Asian / Native Hawaiian or 1% media club and more 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 175 students School Diversity 38% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 17% Hispanic Before care: No 43% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level N/A Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL 1% Special Education 100% “We are best known for our deaf/hard of hearing education.” 152| www.greatschools.org/dc M-N | NON-TRADITIONAL AND SPECIALIZED 0RQURH6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, 6-12 603 50TH ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Rolling WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 399-8350 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 19 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $35,500 8:45AM - 2:45PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: French, Spanish Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: Gardening, American Indian / community service, student government, Bus: U4, U5, U6, U8, W4 0% Alaskan Native yearbook and more Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 34 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 100% 0% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: Yes Level 98% Low Income ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 100% “We are best known for our small, intimate setting.” 1DWLRQDO&DWKHGUDO6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, 4-12 MOUNT SAINT ALBAN 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: January 17, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC 20016, WARD 3 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 537-6374 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 96 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $33,998 8:00AM - 3:30PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Chinese, French, Student Demographics: Greek, Japanese, Latin, Spanish American Indian / Extra-curricular: A Capella, It’s Bus: 31, 32, 36, 37, 96, N2 0% Alaskan Native Academic, Model UN, literary club Asian / Native Hawaiian or 5% and more 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 582 students School Diversity 12% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 100% 3% Hispanic Before care: No 80% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: Yes (lower school) Level 10% Low Income Dress code: Yes (middle/upper school) ELL/ESL 0% No services provided Special Education 0% “We are best known for our rigorous college prep program.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 153 NON-TRADITIONAL AND SPECIALIZED | N 1DWLRQDO&KLOGUHQ¶V&HQWHU 1:&DPSXV PRIVATE SCHOOL, K-12 201 RITTENHOUSE ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Rolling WASHINGTON, DC 20001, WARD 4 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 722-2319 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: Contact School 8:45AM - 3:00PM Math Financial Aid: OSP: No Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Sign language Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: American Indian / Bus: 62, 63, K2 N/A Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or N/A 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 45 students School Diversity N/A Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: N/A Hispanic Before care: No N/A White N/A Other After care: No Income Uniforms: No Level N/A Low Income Dress code: No ELL/ESL N/A Special Education 100% “We are best known for our therapeutic services.” 1DWLRQDO&KLOGUHQ¶V&HQWHU 6(&DPSXV PRIVATE SCHOOL, K-12 3400 MARTIN L. KING JR. AVE., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: Rolling WASHINGTON, DC 20032, WARD 8 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 561-7280 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 100 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: Contact school 8:45AM - 3:00PM Math Financial Aid: OSP: No Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Sign Language Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: None offered American Indian / Bus: A2, A4, A8, M8, W4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 180 students School Diversity 100% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 0% Hispanic Before care: Yes 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 98% Low Income Dress code: No ELL/ESL 2% Special Education 100% “We are best known for our inclusive childcare/therapeutic services.” 154| www.greatschools.org/dc N-P | NON-TRADITIONAL AND SPECIALIZED 1H[W6WHS3&6 PUBLIC CHARTER, 9-12 1419 COLUMBIA RD., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20009, WARD 1 Not Available Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 319-2249 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend CLASSROOM HOURS: 9:00AM - 3:00PM Math Languages Taught: Dual immersion - Not Available Reading Spanish Extra-curricular: Varies Columbia Heights Student Demographics: Bus: 52, H2, H4, S4, American Indian / 0% DC Circulator Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 2% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 138 students School Diversity 13% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: N/A 84% Hispanic Before care: No 1% White 0% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: No Level 98% Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 4% “We are best known for our bilingual GED program and comprehensive approach.” 3HUU\6WUHHW3UHSDUDWRU\3&6 IRUPHUO\+\GH/HDGHUVKLS PUBLIC CHARTER, PK-12 1800 PERRY ST., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20018, WARD 5 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 529-4400 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:00AM - 3:45PM Math N/A 40% 40% N/A Languages Taught: Spanish Reading N/A 36% 44% N/A Extra-curricular: Yearbook, community service and more Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 80, G8, M31, P6 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 1% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 749 students School Diversity 96% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 88% 3% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 77% Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL 3% Special Education 10% “We are best known for our character development program.” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 155 NON-TRADITIONAL AND SPECIALIZED | R-S 5RRVHYHOW67$<+LJK6FKRRO DCPS, UNGRADED 4301 13TH ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 Not Available N/A; Rolling SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 576-8399 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): N/A CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 3:30PM - 9:00PM Math Languages Taught: Spanish Not Available Reading Extra-curricular: Model UN, JROTC, debate, sports journalism, robotics and more Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 52, 54, 70, 79, S4 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 1% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 669 students School Diversity 76% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: N/A 20% Hispanic Before care: No 1% White 0% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: No Level 8% Low Income Dress code: No ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 2% “We are best known for our External Diploma Program.” 6LGZHOO)ULHQGV6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK-12 3825 WISCONSIN AVE., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: December 1, 2011 WASHINGTON, DC 20016, WARD 3 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 537-8100 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 106 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $31,960-$32,960 8:00AM - 3:20PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: Chinese, French, Student Demographics: Latin, Spanish American Indian / Extra-curricular: Over 30 student-run Bus: 31, 32, 36, 96, H4 12% Alaskan Native clubs Asian / Native Hawaiian or 9% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 1,109 students School Diversity 16% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 100% 4% Hispanic Before care: No 59% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level 10% Low Income Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL N/A No services provided Special Education N/A “We are best known for being a Quaker School with rigorous curriculum.” 156| www.greatschools.org/dc S | NON-TRADITIONAL AND SPECIALIZED 6SLQJDUQ67$<+LJK6FKRRO DCPS, UNGRADED 2500 BENNING RD., NE 2011 Test Score Rating: Out of Boundary Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20002, WARD 5 Not Available N/A; Rolling SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 724-4538 OOB Acceptances (2010-2011): N/A CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 3:30PM - 9:00PM Math Languages Taught: Spanish Not Available Reading Extra-curricular: None offered Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: D6, S41, X1, X2, X3, X8 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 284 students School Diversity 97% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: 87% 1% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: No Level 40% Low Income Dress code: No ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 12% “We are best known for our belief that education is attainable.” 6W$OEDQV6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, 4-12 MOUNT ST. ALBAN 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: January 6, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC 20016, WARD 3 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 537-6435 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $35,723-$50,532 8:00AM - 3:30PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Not Available Reading Languages Taught: French, Japanese, Student Demographics: Latin, Spanish, Ancient Greek Bus: 31, 32, 36, N2, N4 American Indian / Extra-curricular: The Gyre Literary Alaskan Native Magazine, debate team, newspaper Asian / Native Hawaiian or and more 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 583 students School Diversity Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: Hispanic Before care: No White Other After care: No Income Uniforms: Yes Level Low Income ELL/ESL Special Education “We are best known for….” D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 157 NON-TRADITIONAL AND SPECIALIZED | S-T 6W&ROHWWD6SHFLDO(GXFDWLRQ3&6 PUBLIC CHARTER, UNGRADED 1901 INDEPENDENCE AVE., SE 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20003, WARD 6 Contact school SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 350-8680 Lottery Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:30AM - 3:00PM Languages Taught: None offered Math 81% 86% 85% -- Reading 82% 93% 90% -- Extra-curricular: Gardening Stadium-Armory Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: U5, U6, U8 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 225 students School Diversity 85% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: N/A 8% Hispanic Before care: No 5% White 2% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: No Level 72% Low Income Dress code: ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 100% “We are best known for our individualized approach to special education.” 7KH5LYHU6FKRRO PRIVATE SCHOOL, 18 MOS.- 3RD GRADE 4880 MACARTHUR BLVD., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: January 31, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC 20007, WARD 3 Not Available SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 337-3554 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend Tuition: $12,715-$27,970 8:25AM - 3:00PM Math Financial Aid: Yes OSP: No Not Available Reading Languages Taught: None offered Student Demographics: Extra-curricular: After school sports American Indian / clinics Bus: D5, D6 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 7% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 240 students School Diversity 7% Black or African American Re-enrollment Rate: 90% 3% Hispanic Before care: Yes 83% White 0% Other After care: Yes Income Uniforms: No Level N/A Low Income Dress code: No ELL/ESL N/A No services provided Special Education 100% “We are best known for our individualized, inclusive and integrated approach.” 158| www.greatschools.org/dc W | NON-TRADITIONAL AND SPECIALIZED :DVKLQJWRQ0HWURSROLWDQ+LJK6FKRRO DCPS, 9-12 300 BRYANT ST., NW 2011 Test Score Rating: Application Deadline: WASHINGTON, DC 20002, WARD 1 January 6, 2012* SCHOOL PHONE: (202) 939-3610 Application Acceptances (2010-2011): 65 CLASSROOM HOURS: DC-CAS 2009 2010 2011 Trend 8:45AM - 3:30PM Math N/A N/A 7% N/A Languages Taught: Spanish, French Reading N/A N/A 19% N/A Extra-curricular: Environmental club, SGA, forensics club, journalism, sewing, photography and more Student Demographics: American Indian / Bus: 70, 90, 92 0% Alaskan Native Asian / Native Hawaiian or 0% 2WKHU3DFL¿F,VODQGHU School size: 241 students School Diversity 98% Black or African American 2010 Graduation Rate: N/A 2% Hispanic Before care: No 0% White 0% Other After care: No Income Uniforms: Yes Level 80% Low Income Dress code: No ELL/ESL 0% Special Education 13% “We are best known for our holistic approach to learning.” 1RQWUDGLWLRQDO6SHFLDOL]HG6FKRROV:LWKRXWD3UR¿OH/LVWLQJ Grades School Name Contact Information Ward Served (202) 726-0313 Academy for Ideal Education PK-12 5 http://idealschool.tripod.com/welcome.html (202) 583-8500 Dupont Park Adventist School PK-10 7 www.dupontparkschool.org Muhammad University of Islam (202) 399-5216 K-9 7 (202) 291-5600 Nationhouse Watoto School PK-12 1 www.nationhouse.org (202) 722-5080 Preparatory School of the District of Columbia PK-11 4 www.theprepschoolofdc.org Rhema Christian Center School (202) 529-3921 K-12 5 (202) 232-2997 Ujamaa School UNGRADED 2 www.ujamaaschool.com D.C. 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SCHOOL CHOOSER 2012-2013 | 169 2012-2013 DC School Chooser Acknowledgements While “thank you” seems like such a relatively small phrase to convey the depth of gratitude we feel for the help received IURPVRPDQ\SHRSOHLQSXWWLQJWRJHWKHUWKH'&6FKRRO&KRRVHUZHKRSHLWZLOOVXI¿FH Our special thanks to: The school staff throughout DC:ZKRWRRNWKHWLPHWR¿OORXWRQOLQHSUR¿OHVJDYHXVLQIRUPDWLRQRYHUWKHSKRQHRU SURYLGHGSLFWXUHVWREHXVHG7KRVHGHWDLOVDUHZKDWPDNHWKLVJXLGHDQGZZZJUHDWVFKRROVRUJVRYDOXDEOHWRSDUHQWV Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., DCPS and PCSB: for supporting this guide and for the staff that assisted in providing and “dogging down” various pieces of information, especially: Jeremy McDonald, Margery Yeager, Enoch Woodhouse, Nancy Iheanacho, Amy Lerman, Caroline Holkeboer, Steve Cartwright, Lawrence Lim, Sarah Johnson, /DPRQW%ULWWDLQDQG1RQD5LFKDUGVRQ Fight For Children: the entire staff – Michaela English, Skip McCoy, Jeff Travers, Martine Sadarangani, Anna )DU\DU.LP6WHYHQVRQ-XGL:UHQFK6LPRQ-DFNVRQ.ULVWHQ)DJOH\/L]:DUQHFNLDQG-LP7DUG\±IRUEHLQJRXU¿UVW '&SDUWQHUDQGDOZD\VEHLQJDYDLODEOHWRSURYLGHVXSSRUWDGYLFHDQGDVHFRQGKRPHZKHQQHHGHG Reingold, Inc.: the DC School Chooser design team – Joseph Ney, John Predmore, Mattie Winistorfer, Scott San 0DUWLQDQG*DELQR9LOODQXHYD±IRURQFHDJDLQJLYLQJWKHDPD]LQJWKRXJKWFDUHDQGÀH[LELOLW\QHHGHGWRPDNHWKH'& 6FKRRO&KRRVHUFRPHWROLIH The GreatSchools DC Advisory Council: for providing various points of view and advice in the most thoughtful of ZD\VWRKHOSXVPDNHWKH'&6FKRRO&KRRVHUDQGWKHSURJUDPDVXVHIXODQGUHVSRQVLYHWRSDUHQWVDVSRVVLEOH The entire GreatSchools team: for all the support and enthusiasm even from 3,000+ miles away! 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