District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)

Overview

District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) is the public school system for Washington, D.C., providing free education from early childhood through secondary levels. It operates under the executive branch of the District government and is distinct from the charter school system. The district serves over 50,000 students with a dedicated staff that includes around 4,600 full-time teachers.

The school system offers a variety of educational services including neighborhood schools, destination schools, and citywide schools accessible through a lottery. DCPS runs Early Stages, an evaluation center offering free developmental assessments for young children. The district focuses on academic achievement, school safety, support for students, and building positive school communities across its 117 schools. It has a diverse student body, specialized programs, and selective high schools that prepare students for college and career success.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 202-727-2800
• Website: dc.gov
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/district-of-columbia-public-schools-dcps-

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Free early childhood through secondary education
• Neighborhood, destination, and citywide schools
• Early Stages — free developmental assessments for young children
• Academic achievement and student support
• Building positive, safe school communities
• Specialized programs and selective high schools
• College and career preparation

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