Friendship PCS - Technology Preparatory HS
Charter School
357 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Friendship Technology Preparatory Academy (often referred to as Tech Prep) is a prominent public charter high school located in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Southeast Washington, D.C. Part of the Friendship Public Charter School network, the academy is specifically designed to provide students with a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The school aims to equip students with the technical skills and academic foundation necessary to excel in high-demand career fields and competitive university programs.
Beyond its focus on STEM, Tech Prep places a strong emphasis on character development, leadership, and student engagement. The school fosters a structured learning environment that encourages academic achievement and personal responsibility, often utilizing hands-on learning experiences and project-based assignments to keep students motivated. By integrating modern technology into daily instruction, Friendship Tech Prep serves as a hub for educational innovation in the District, seeking to bridge the opportunity gap and prepare a diverse student body for success in the 21st-century global economy.
Beyond its focus on STEM, Tech Prep places a strong emphasis on character development, leadership, and student engagement. The school fosters a structured learning environment that encourages academic achievement and personal responsibility, often utilizing hands-on learning experiences and project-based assignments to keep students motivated. By integrating modern technology into daily instruction, Friendship Tech Prep serves as a hub for educational innovation in the District, seeking to bridge the opportunity gap and prepare a diverse student body for success in the 21st-century global economy.
357
Total Students
42.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic | 4 |
| Black | 352 |
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Black352 (98.6 %)
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Hispanic4 (1.1 %)
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White1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Friendship PCS |
| Phone: | (202)562-1681 |
| Website: | http://www.friendshipschools.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 357 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 42.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
124
Grade 10
92
Grade 11
92
Grade 12
49
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 124 |
| Grade 10 | 92 |
| Grade 11 | 92 |
| Grade 12 | 49 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 173 | 48.5% |
| Male | 184 | 51.5% |
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