Serving 425 students in grades 6-12, Somerset Preparatory Academy Pcs 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 was 4% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)4%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
99%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)60-69%
66%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Somerset Preparatory Academy Public Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Somerset Preparatory Academy Pcs?
The graduation rate of Somerset Preparatory Academy Pcs is 60-69%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 66%.
How many students attend Somerset Preparatory Academy Pcs?
425 students attend Somerset Preparatory Academy Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Somerset Preparatory Academy Pcs students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Somerset Preparatory Academy Pcs?
Somerset Preparatory Academy Pcs has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Somerset Preparatory Academy Pcs offer ?
Somerset Preparatory Academy Pcs offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Somerset Preparatory Academy Pcs part of?
Somerset Preparatory Academy Pcs is part of Somerset Preparatory Academy Public Charter School District.
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