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Public Charter Ward 8 PK3 to 8

Center City PCS - Congress Heights

220 HIGHVIEW PLACE SE, Washington, DC

47%
ELA Proficiency
37.9%
Math Proficiency
12.4:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
100%
Teacher Retention

Student Demographics

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

Black / African American 89%
Hispanic / Latino 4%
White 2%
Multiracial 4%

Staff & Leadership

School Leader Experience
N/A
Teacher Retention Rate
100%

This school may be a fit if…

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

  • before-school care is important
  • after-school care is important
  • metro or bus accessibility matters to your family
  • you live in or near Ward 8

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 38%
Total Matches 35
Waitlist Length 58
Equitable Access No

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

School Logistics

Before Care Available
After Care Available
Uniform Required Yes
Metro/Bus Access Yes
Metro: Congress Heights
Bus: C11, C15, C17

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