SEED PCS OF WASHINGTON DC
SEED PCS of Washington DC is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the SEED PCS school district, located in Washington, DC with about 363 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 41 teachers, SEED PCS of Washington DC has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.
The SEED Public Charter School of Washington, D.C. (SEED DC) is a unique, tuition-free, college-preparatory public boarding school located in the Ward 7 neighborhood of Southeast D.C. Established in 2008, the school operates on a 24-hour learning model, providing students in grades 6 through 12 with a structured residential environment that includes academic instruction, extracurricular activities, and intensive mentorship. By integrating a rigorous academic curriculum with a 5-day-a-week boarding program, the school aims to provide a safe, stable, and immersive educational experience that prepares students from underserved communities for success in college and beyond.
The school’s philosophy centers on the belief that access to a high-quality education and a supportive living environment are both critical to closing the achievement gap. Beyond traditional classroom subjects, the SEED model emphasizes character development, social-emotional learning, and community responsibility. Through their partnership with The SEED Foundation, students receive comprehensive college counseling and transition support, ensuring that they are not only prepared for university enrollment but also possess the tools necessary to graduate and pursue meaningful careers.
For more information, contact SEED PCS of Washington DC at (202) 248-7773 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 248-7773
http://www.seedschooldc.org
SEED PCS OF WASHINGTON DC is a public Title I Charter school in Washington, DC with about 363 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Washington, DC
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
DC Public Charter School Board - District:
- SEED PCS
- Total Students:
- 363
- Teachers:
- 41
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 363 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SEED PCS OF WASHINGTON DC is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 98.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- White
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 52.1%
- Male
- 47.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.