About CCPCS
Capital City Public Charter School is a small, award-winning public school of choice for children Pre-K through eighth grade. A charter school is a free public school that operates independently of the local school system with funding determined by a per pupil formula. The school is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization led by a board of trustees that includes parents, educators, community leaders, and financial and legal experts.
Our Mission
To enable a diverse group of children to meet high expectations, develop creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, and achieve deep understanding of complex subjects, while acquiring a love of learning and a strong sense of community and character.
Student Body
The school's 236 students come from nearly every zip code in the city and represent a broad range of ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Black, not Hispanic 34%
- White, not Hispanic 34%
- Hispanic 27%
- Low Income (qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) 43%
- Limited/Non English Proficiency 12%
- Special Education Students 19%
History
Capital City Public Charter School was founded in 2000 by a group of D.C. Public School parents working with teachers and other education professionals to create a school dedicated to the best practices in education reform. The school opened in Fall 2000 with 136 students in grades Pre-K through 5th located atop the CVS Drugstore on 14th and Irving Streets NW in Columbia Heights. The school currently serves 244 students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
Public Charter Schools
Charter schools are independently-managed public schools that are open to all D.C. students. Charter schools cannot charge tuition or have selective admissions policies. Charter schools operate under conditions of increased accountability and autonomy, and are by definition schools of choice. Funding for charter schools is determined by a per pupil formula.