Serving 366 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Friendship Pcs - Online Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Friendship Pcs - Online Academy's student population of 366 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
366 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Friendship Pcs - Online Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Friendship Pcs - Online Academy is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#164 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
86%
62%
White
2%
14%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendship Pcs - Online Academy's ranking?
Friendship Pcs - Online Academy is ranked #164 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Friendship Pcs - Online Academy?
366 students attend Friendship Pcs - Online Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Friendship Pcs - Online Academy students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Friendship Pcs - Online Academy?
Friendship Pcs - Online Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Friendship Pcs - Online Academy offer ?
Friendship Pcs - Online Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Friendship Pcs - Online Academy part of?
Friendship Pcs - Online Academy is part of Friendship PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Friendship Pcs - Online Academy located?
Friendship Pcs - Online Academy is located in the Sixteenth Street Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 3 other public schools located in Sixteenth Street Heights.
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