DC Prep was founded in 2003 by a diverse and dedicated group of Washingtonians committed to dramatically improving public education. The goal was to create one excellent public charter school and use it as a model to expand into a system of high quality schools throughout the city.
Now in its seventh year, DC Prep has built an outstanding early childhood, elementary and middle school program and demonstrated uncommon success in student achievement, parent satisfaction, and organizational development. With its dual focus on rigorous academics and character development DC Prep is ensuring that its graduates have the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for success in competitive high schools and college.
DC Prep's third campus opened in August 2008. In its inaugural year, the school enrolled preschool and prekindergarten students and will "grow up" a grade each year until 8th grade. Over time, DC Prep will expand to ten schools and bring a high-quality education to thousands of preschool, elementary, and middle school children in Washington's historically under-served neighborhoods. At full-scale DC Prep will enroll 10% of public school students in Wards 5-8.
By demonstrating academic and organizational excellence at scale, DC Prep aims to be a positive, energizing force for urban education reform in Washington.
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