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Public Charter Ward 4 9 to 12

Capital City PCS - High School

100 PEABODY STREET NW, Washington, DC

12.9%
ELA Proficiency
3.8%
Math Proficiency
8.2:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
70%
Teacher Retention

Programs & Activities

Academic Programs

Advanced Placement Arts Integration Blended Learning Career and Technical Education Dual College Enrollment International Baccalaureate (IB) Restorative Justice School Gardens

Student Demographics

Source: OSSE enrollment data. Percentages reflect the school's student population composition.

Black / African American 26%
Hispanic / Latino 68%
White 2%
Asian 1%
Multiracial 4%

Staff & Leadership

School Leader Experience
N/A
Teacher Retention Rate
70%

High School Outcomes

86.2%
Graduation Rate
7.6%
College Readiness

This school may be a fit if…

Parents often consider factors like these when researching schools. This is informational, not a recommendation.

  • you are looking for an IB curriculum framework
  • arts-integrated learning appeals to your child
  • your student is seeking advanced academic coursework
  • metro or bus accessibility matters to your family
  • you prefer a school without a uniform requirement
  • you live in or near Ward 4

Data sources: Academic proficiency data from OSSE PARCC/STAR assessments. Lottery match rates from MySchoolDC results. Demographics from OSSE enrollment reports. Teacher data from OSSE educator reports. Last updated: December 22, 2025.

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Lottery Information

Match Rate 7%
Total Matches 11
Waitlist Length 149
Equitable Access No

Match rates are from the most recent MySchoolDC lottery results and may vary year to year.

School Logistics

Before Care Not available
After Care Not available
Uniform Required No
Metro/Bus Access Yes
Metro: Fort Totten; Takoma
Bus: C77, C75

Open House Dates

  • 📅 Jan.22, 2026 09:00am-10:30am
  • 📅 RSVP LINK
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