KIPP DC - WILL Academy PCS

421 P STREET NW
Washington, DC 20001

www.kippdc.org

Charter School 333 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

KIPP DC WILL Academy PCS is a public charter middle school located in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Serving students in grades 5 through 8, the academy is part of the broader KIPP DC network, which is known for its college-preparatory focus and "no excuses" philosophy. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum, extended school days, and a structured learning environment designed to ensure that students develop the foundational skills necessary to excel in high school and beyond.

At its core, KIPP DC WILL Academy focuses on character development alongside academic achievement. The school encourages a culture of high expectations, where students are taught to take ownership of their learning and community. By fostering strong partnerships with families and providing students with comprehensive support systems, the academy aims to close the achievement gap and prepare its graduates to succeed in competitive college environments and diverse professional careers.

333

Total Students

27.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIPP DC - WILL Academy PCS
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	8
Black	324

Black
324 (97.3 %)
Hispanic
8 (2.4 %)
White
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	KIPP DC PCS
Phone:	(202)328-9455
Website:	http://www.kippdc.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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 5 89

Grade 6 82

Grade 7 82

Grade 8 80