Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS

Washington, District of Columbia — 1 schools

228
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$209,101
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS operates 1 public schools serving 228 students, placing it among the smaller districts in District of Columbia. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 409 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in District of Columbia County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $209,101 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 84.8% local, and 15.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 47/100, ranked #17 of 54 in District of Columbia against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 21.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.6% African American, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Es accounts for 100.0% of all Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS chronic absenteeism rate is 21.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS is typically wider than the Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

15.2%
Federal
State
84.8%
Local

Funding Equity

47
Equity Score
17 / 54
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in District of Columbia county, where this district is located.

$1,953
Studio/mo
$2,015
1 BR/mo
$2,246
2 BR/mo
$2,835
3 BR/mo
$3,332
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS.

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 94.6%
Multiracial 2.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

21.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS

School Enrollment
Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Es
Charter
409

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS?

Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 228 students.

How much does Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS spend per student?

Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS spends $209,101 per student. The district has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #17 in District of Columbia.

What is the average rent near Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in District of Columbia County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS?

Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS students are 94.6% African American, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS?

Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #17 out of 54 districts in District of Columbia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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