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Providing World-Class Education in D.C.
Friendship is one of the District of Columbia’s largest and highest-performing public charter school networks, with 12 schools serving over 4,200 students in prekindergarten through 12th grade.
We provide a world-class education that prepares students for college success and a career of their choice. Friendship empowers students to achieve high academic standards, enjoy learning, and develop as ethical, well-rounded and self-sufficient citizens who contribute actively to their communities.
About Friendship
CONSISTENT GRADUATION RATE
perpetually exceeds district and national averages
of high school graduates
go on to a four-year college or other institution of higher learning
OUR EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM
offers students the chance to earn up to 60 college credits or an associate’s degree at no cost while in high school
MORE THAN $85 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS
earned since 2008
60% of high school students
enroll in an AP or honors class
4,200 studentson 12 campuses
with over 800 staff members
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News & Information
Our high school commencement celebrations are just two weeks away! We are so excited to celebrate this tremendous accomplishment with our graduating seniors and their families from Friendship Collegiate Academy and Tech Prep Academy.
Both ceremonies will be held on Friday, May 31 at the George Washington Lisner Auditorium. Please see the invitation with event details for both ceremonies below. Join us as we applaud our graduates for this important milestone and hear from commencement speakers CNN Contributor Symone Saunders (Tech Prep) and fintech trailblazer Angel Rich (Collegiate). Thank you for your support!
Southeast Student Wins Google Fair Competition
WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) – Students at Friendship Tech Prep Academy in Southeast were celebrating their classmate on Friday.
15-year-old junior Jerell King just learned that he won a Google Science Fair competition – besting other STEM scholars from across the District.
He will be spending the summer in California at Apple’s engineering camp with all expenses paid.
This week, we celebrate National College Signing Day and all eyes were on Friendship Collegiate!
146 graduates
40 + colleges and universities
$3.5+ million in academic scholarships
#FriendshipProud
Check out the WJLA Channel 7 story to learn more >
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Friendship Stories
The culture of this school is amazing. To work in this environment means a lot to me.
Elementary Teacher
Friendship Chamberlain
Friendship has always been invested in my growth.
Principal
Friendship Southeast
I love seeing children walk through our doors and have the same opportunities as students in Georgetown.
Instructional Specialist
Friendship Armstrong
Friendship Public Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment in, its programs and activities. For more information, click here.