Goodwill Excel Center PCS

1776 G STREET NW
Washington, DC 20006

www.goodwillexcelcenter.org/

Charter School 405 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Goodwill Excel Center PCS, located in downtown Washington, D.C., is a unique public charter high school specifically designed for adults aged 18 and older who have not yet earned their high school diploma. Unlike traditional high schools, the Excel Center offers a flexible, supportive environment that acknowledges the complex lives of adult learners, providing personalized learning plans and accelerated coursework that allow students to earn a legitimate state-recognized high school diploma rather than a GED.

Beyond core academics, the school distinguishes itself by offering comprehensive support services, including on-site child care, career coaching, and life-coaching resources. By integrating workforce development and industry-recognized certifications directly into the curriculum, the Excel Center aims to bridge the gap between education and meaningful employment. Its mission is to empower students to overcome educational barriers, build sustainable careers, and improve their long-term economic stability.

405

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Goodwill Excel Center PCS
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	13
Black	386
Two or More	2
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
386 (95.3 %)
Hispanic
13 (3.2 %)
White
2 (0.5 %)
Two or More
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Goodwill Excel Center PCS
Phone:	(202)839-3650
Website:	http://www.goodwillexcelcenter.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 400

Grade 12 5