School Profiles

The school offers courses approved by the College Board for AP designation. Students that take the AP exam and pass can earn college credit.   

The school offers core instruction to students from a mix of teacher led instruction and online-learning platforms as part of the school's academic curriculum.

The school offers CTE courses that focus on the skills and knowledge required for specific jobs or fields of work; this includes but is not limited to courses offered under OSSE approved/Perkins-funded CTE program, and ATC courses.

Learn more about CTE programs here.

The school offers its students the opportunity to maintain their high school status while enrolling part time or full-time at participating colleges or universities.

Learn more about OSSE’s Dual College Enrollment here.

The school offers courses where instruction is provided in a Language Other Than English (LOTE) for a portion class time. Instruction in LOTE is intended to teach a specific subject other than the LOTE.

The school extends the traditional school day on a regular basis to provide instruction and learning time for longer than eight hours per day.

The school extends the traditional school year beyond the typical 180 school days to provide additional instructional and learning time; students attend for at least 190 school days.

The school offers the following list of general extracurriculars and enrichment activities not captured in the other fields on School Programs and School Characteristics.

The school is authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to offer the IB Primary Years, Middle Years, or Diploma Program(s), or is an active candidate for such authorization.

The school is a member of the DC State Athletic Association (DCSAA) and has at least one middle and/or high school sports team that competes with other schools. Does not include elementary school-level interscholastic sports.

The school offers courses that are a part of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program.

The school offers courses in the Montessori method of education.

The school disciplinary policy cites restorative practices and it systematically uses restorative practices and processes in classrooms, throughout the school, and during family meetings.

School has outdoor spaces that engage students through hands-on lessons that enhance learning (per LEA reporting for the Healthy Schools Act and School Health Profiles).

The school admits students based on specific criteria or eligibility requirements; only DCPS is able to operate an application school.

The school’s enrollment targets a single gender.

An open house is a time when you can visit a school, meet school staff and learn more about the school's offerings. Each school sets the dates and times of its open house(s). You can see open house dates here or on individual school profile pages. Download these sample questions written by parents for parents and use them at open houses. For more information about open houses, please contact the schools directly.

Some schools offer before and/or after care to enrolled families in addition to their regularly scheduled school hours. The cost, programming, and eligibility requirements of before and after care vary by school.

Some schools require students to wear a school uniform as part of their enrollment requirements. For information about a school’s uniform requirements or colors, contact the school directly.

Some schools give priority in the lottery to eligible students. Applicants with a preference at a particular school are offered a space at that school before applicants who don’t have a preference, and receive a higher waitlist placement than applicants without a preference. Lottery preferences are school-specific; not every school offers the same preferences to students. Visit a school's profile to learn what preferences they offer. Learn more about lottery preferences here.