CESAR CHAVEZ PCS FOR PUBLIC POLICY CAPITOL HILL

Cesar Chavez PCS for Public Policy Capitol Hill is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Cesar Chavez PCS for Public Policy school district, located in Washington, DC with about 259 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 24 teachers, Cesar Chavez PCS for Public Policy Capitol Hill has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Cesar Chavez Public Charter School for Public Policy (Capitol Hill campus) is a unique secondary institution in Washington, D.C., that integrates a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum with a specialized focus on public policy and civic engagement. Located in the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood, the school leverages its proximity to the U.S. Capitol to provide students with hands-on learning experiences, including fellowships and community-based projects. The school’s mission is centered on empowering students to recognize their own power to create social change, ensuring that they graduate not only prepared for the academic rigors of college but also equipped with the advocacy skills to improve their communities.

The school is defined by its "Public Policy" model, which embeds core academic subjects—such as English, math, science, and social studies—within a framework of policy analysis and public service. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the curriculum includes a signature community service requirement and a senior thesis project, which challenges students to research, propose, and defend solutions to real-world social problems. By fostering an environment of activism and intellectual curiosity, Cesar Chavez PCS aims to cultivate a diverse cohort of leaders who are prepared to navigate and influence the democratic process in their future careers.

For more information, contact Cesar Chavez PCS for Public Policy Capitol Hill at (202) 547-3424 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.