High Schools in KIPP Dc Pcs

The KIPP DC PCS district operates two high schools in the District of Columbia: KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS and KIPP DC PCS - Legacy College Preparatory PCS. While both schools serve high school students, the data suggests that KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS is the stronger performing school, with a higher statewide ranking, better graduation rates, and generally stronger academic performance across subject areas.

KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS ranks 16th out of 33 DC high schools, while KIPP DC PCS - Legacy College Preparatory PCS ranks 28th. The former also has a higher 4-year graduation rate of 76.1%, compared to the 76.1% rate at the latter school. In terms of test scores, KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS outperforms the KIPP DC PCS district and the overall District of Columbia in most subject areas, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, and End of Course exams. In contrast, KIPP DC PCS - Legacy College Preparatory PCS generally underperforms the district and the city in these areas.

Despite the performance differences, both schools have room for improvement, particularly in their mathematics and science test scores, which are significantly lower than the District of Columbia averages. Additionally, while KIPP DC PCS - Legacy College Preparatory PCS spends more per student and has a lower student-teacher ratio, these factors do not appear to translate into better academic outcomes compared to KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS. This suggests that factors other than just spending and staffing may be more influential in driving student success within the KIPP DC PCS district.