FRIENDSHIP PCS SOUTHEAST ACADEMY

Friendship PCS Southeast Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Friendship PCS school district, located in Washington, DC with about 559 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, Friendship PCS Southeast Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 39:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Friendship Southeast Academy, located in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C., is a public charter school serving students in grades PK3 through 3. As part of the expansive Friendship Public Charter School network, the academy is committed to providing a rigorous academic foundation that prepares young learners for long-term success. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, combining core curriculum standards with character development to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being in its early-childhood and elementary student body.

The school operates with a mission to empower students in underserved communities by providing high-quality instruction and a supportive learning environment. By leveraging the resources of the larger Friendship network, Southeast Academy offers a structured educational experience that focuses on literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating enrichment activities. The facility at Milwaukee Place SE serves as a community hub, dedicated to closing the achievement gap and ensuring that every student receives the equitable opportunities necessary to excel in their later academic years.

For more information, contact Friendship PCS Southeast Academy at (202) 562-1980 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.