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Digital Pioneers Academy PCS

District of Columbia · Public School District
2
Schools
511
Students
$35,022
Per-Pupil Spend
+144% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Digital Pioneers Academy PCS is a public school district in District of Columbia serving 511 students across 2 schools. It includes 1 middle school, among them 2 charter schools. Per-pupil spending of $35,022 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (2)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Digital Pioneers Academy PCS - JohenningCharter06–08310
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Digital Pioneers Academy PCS - Capitol HillCharter09–10201
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$35,022+144% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
82%
Local (property tax)
82.5%
Federal
17.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
511
Students
—
Free Lunch
$35K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score38/100
StateDistrict of Columbia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $35,022 per pupil — 144% above the national average of $14,347.
Limited school choice
With only 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Digital Pioneers Academy PCS?
Digital Pioneers Academy PCS has 2 public schools, serving a total of 511 students.
How much does Digital Pioneers Academy PCS spend per student?
Digital Pioneers Academy PCS spends $35,022 per pupil — 144% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Digital Pioneers Academy PCS?
Yes — 2 of the 2 schools in Digital Pioneers Academy PCS are charter schools.
What grade levels does Digital Pioneers Academy PCS serve?
Digital Pioneers Academy PCS serves grades 6 through 10, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Digital Pioneers Academy PCS?
The median opportunity score across schools in Digital Pioneers Academy PCS is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.