Friendship PCS - Online Academy

School Overview
Friendship Public Charter School (PCS) Online is a specialized virtual learning program operating under the umbrella of the Friendship Public Charter School network in Washington, D.C. It is designed to provide students with a flexible, technology-driven educational experience that allows them to engage with a rigorous curriculum from home. By leveraging digital platforms, the school aims to offer a personalized academic environment that accommodates various learning styles and schedules while maintaining the standards of the broader Friendship network, which is well-regarded for its focus on college readiness and student achievement.

The school emphasizes a structured approach to online learning, blending live instruction with independent study to ensure students remain on track academically. As part of a larger charter network, Friendship PCS Online benefits from extensive institutional resources, including comprehensive student support services and a commitment to character development and civic engagement. This model serves families looking for an alternative to traditional brick-and-mortar settings, offering a rigorous, data-driven education that prepares students for success in higher education and the 21st-century workforce.
435
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Friendship PCS - Online Academy
Demographic Student Count
White10
Hispanic20
Black384
Asian2
Two or More14
American Indian4
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    384 (88.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (4.6 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (3.2 %)
  • White
    10 (2.3 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Friendship PCS
Phone: (202)729-8287
Website: http://www.friendshipschools.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.7
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 35
Grade 1 35
Grade 2 37
Grade 3 41
Grade 4 44
Grade 5 51
Grade 6 58
Grade 7 71
Grade 8 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Friendship PCS - Online Academy
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten35
Grade 135
Grade 237
Grade 341
Grade 444
Grade 551
Grade 658
Grade 771
Grade 863
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Friendship PCS - Online Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21248.7%
Male22351.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Charter School 89 Students
Charter School 280 Students