FRIENDSHIP PCS TECHNOLOGY PREPARATORY ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Friendship PCS Technology Preparatory Academy Middle is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the Friendship PCS school district, located in Washington, DC with about 255 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 2 teachers, Friendship PCS Technology Preparatory Academy Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 127:1. 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.

Friendship Public Charter School (PCS) Technology Preparatory Academy Middle, located in the Anacostia neighborhood of Washington, D.C., is part of the well-established Friendship network. The school focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment that blends core curriculum with a heavy emphasis on 21st-century technology and digital literacy. By integrating modern technological tools into daily instruction, the academy aims to prepare middle school students for the demands of high-tech high school programs and future college and career pathways in STEM-related fields.

Beyond its focus on technology, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive community culture that emphasizes character development, discipline, and academic achievement. Serving students in Southeast D.C., the academy utilizes a structured approach to learning designed to close the achievement gap and ensure that all students have access to high-quality instruction. Through its affiliation with the broader Friendship Public Charter School network, students have access to various extracurricular opportunities, college readiness programs, and resources aimed at long-term academic success.

For more information, contact Friendship PCS Technology Preparatory Academy Middle at (202) 552-5700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.