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Friendship Schools Rated Tier 1

Friendship Public Charter School (FPCS) is proud to announce that all of its pre-K-3 schools and two of its middle schools have earned the distinction of Tier 1 […]

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.

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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 students
    on 12 campuses

    with over 800 staff members

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Friendship Public Charter School: What’s Next Town Hall

Friendship Public Charter School students, parents and educators stand united against gun violence. We stand with our brothers and sisters in Parkland, Florida and across the nation who […]

Join a campus tour at Friendship Collegiate Academy

Get a head start on college! Join a campus tour at Friendship Collegiate Academy on Tuesday, Jan. 30 and Wednesday, Jan. 31 from 9:30-11 a.m. Over a light breakfast, learn about our 9th grade pre-Advanced Placement courses, Early College where students can earn up to 60 college credits, and championship clubs and athletics! Each year, 100 percent of our graduates are accepted to college! Building confident, curious, college-ready scholars is what we do!

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Friendship Stories

I never dreamed I would go to college in California.

Vincent McLean
Freshman majoring in Digital Media, University of San Francisco
Friendship Tech Prep High Alumnus

I love that Friendship is 100% invested in preparing our scholars for college.

Jennifer Beckwith
Science Teacher
Friendship Woodridge International

I love Friendship teachers' dedication to help each other grow in our practice.

Danielle Basirico
Kindergarten Teacher
Friendship Blow Pierce Elementary