Summary:
The Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy is the sole high school serving grades 6-12 in the Cesar Chavez PCS for Public Policy district in Washington, D.C. With a total enrollment of 399 students, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 9.2 to 1 and spends $36,042 per student annually.
While the school's focus on public policy may provide a unique educational experience, its performance metrics raise concerns. The school's district rank is 35 out of 46, and it is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. Its statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, going from 11th out of 34 D.C. high schools in 2022-2023 to 19th out of 33 in 2024-2025. The school's four-year graduation rate for the 2023-2024 school year was 76.1%, which is below the district average.
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy's test scores are significantly below the district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 24.5% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district average of 37.6%. In Mathematics, only 4.7% of students were proficient or better, compared to the district average of 26.4%. These low test scores, coupled with the high spending per student, suggest that the school may not be using its resources effectively to support student learning and achievement.
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