Serving 201 students in grades 9-10, Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-10
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
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Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill's student population of 201 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#132 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
18%
Black
99%
64%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill is ranked #132 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill?
201 students attend Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill?
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill offer ?
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill part of?
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill is part of Digital Pioneers Academy PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill located?
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill is located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 3 other public schools located in Capitol Hill.
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