Committed to Serving Children
We’ve always said we want to be one of the best places to work and learn. And while excellence is in our DNA, we know that being among the best is not a finish line—it’s a continuous journey.
Along the way, there are moments that affirm whether we’re making progress toward our aspirations—and just how far our shared belief in children, and in one another, can take us.
This is one of those moments.
We’re proud to announce that The Washington Post has named Friendship Public Charter School a 2025 Top Workplace—ranking us among the top 25 large organizations and companies in the nation’s capital! For the full list of this year’s honorees, visit https://topworkplaces.com/.
This honor reflects what we already know: our culture of performance, collaboration, and purpose is powerful. But what drives us isn’t recognition—it’s the daily affirmation from our students, families, and staff of who we are and who we’re becoming.
Just this year, our scholars earned more than $25 million in merit scholarships, with acceptances to many of the nation’s top 100 colleges and universities. Our middle schools soared to the top in citywide achievement. And our 2025 Teacher of the Year? A proud Friendship alum.
These successes don’t start in high school—they’re nurtured from the very beginning.
They begin in joyful Pre-K3 classrooms, where a love of learning takes root.
They grow in elementary school, where curiosity and confidence blossom.
They thrive in middle school, where students find their voice and stretch toward a boundless future.
And they continue through college, career, and beyond, as Friendship graduates take center stage, pursuing their dreams and fulfilling their purpose.
This kind of achievement is only possible because of you—our extraordinary community.
At Friendship, first-year teachers grow into master educators. Specialists become school leaders. Principals become change-makers shaping the future of education across D.C. and learning communities across the nation.
Because thriving students need thriving educators, we remain committed to offering one of the most competitive compensation and total rewards packages in the city—along with long-term career pathways, leadership development, and deep recognition of your contributions.
And we’re just getting started.
We’re still growing, still learning, still reaching for the next summit—together.
Fueled by bold ideas, passionate people, and a relentless belief in what public education can be, the view from here is brighter than ever.
Congratulations, Friendship. This award is yours.
Warmly, Patricia A. Brantley CEO, Friendship Public Charter Schools
