Serving 287 students in grades 9-11, Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill 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 15-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-11
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill's student population of 287 students has grown by 145% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 122% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill 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 Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#165 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
98%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill's ranking?
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill is ranked #165 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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill?
287 students attend Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill?
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill offer ?
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill part of?
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill is part of Digital Pioneers Academy PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill located?
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill is located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 3 other public schools located in Capitol Hill.
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