KIPP DC - Northeast Academy PCS

1375 MOUNT OLIVET ROAD NE
Washington, DC 20002

www.kippdc.org

Charter School 350 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

KIPP DC Northeast Academy is a public charter middle school located in the Trinidad neighborhood of Northeast Washington, D.C. As part of the expansive KIPP DC network, the school follows the organization’s "no excuses" philosophy, which emphasizes rigorous academic instruction, a structured environment, and a commitment to preparing students for success in high school, college, and beyond. The academy serves students in grades 5 through 8, focusing on developing both core academic proficiency and the character strengths necessary for long-term achievement.

Beyond the classroom, Northeast Academy prioritizes a supportive culture that fosters community and personal growth. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities designed to help students discover their interests and build leadership skills. By integrating high expectations with intensive academic support, the school aims to close the achievement gap and provide its students—who primarily come from underserved communities—with the tools and resources needed to excel in a competitive educational landscape.

350

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIPP DC - Northeast Academy PCS
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	9
Black	340
Two or More	1

Black
340 (97.1 %)
Hispanic
9 (2.6 %)
Two or More
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)398-5477
Website:	http://www.kippdc.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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 95

Grade 6 94

Grade 7 82

Grade 8 79