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KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS

Public Charter School

Grades Served
in 2025-26 1–4

Grades Accepting
New Applicants in 2025-26 All

Address 2600 DOUGLASS ROAD SE Phone 202-610-5323 Who can I talk to about special education services at this school? Alyssa Conti-Hampton
alyssa.conti@kippdc.org

School Hours 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Extended Hours 7:00 a.m.-7:45 a.m.
3:30p.m.-6:00p.m.

Before and after care available_{Sliding Scale/Voucher}_{Contact school for details}

School Uniform Required

2018-19 STAR RATING(CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE)

About this school

KIPP DC Heights Academy, located at our Douglass Campus, educates children in grades 1 through 4. Our elementary schools prepare students with the foundational academic skills and mindsets that are necessary for success in rigorous and joyful middle schools. At KIPP DC, we commit to providing students with academic excellence, joy and sense of belonging, highly effective teachers and leaders, safe and nurturing learning environments, and a commitment to college readiness. Upon completion of 4th grade, Heights students move onto KIPP DC AIM Academy on the same campus.

Feeder Pattern

KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS

Specialized Programs

Blended Learning
Extended Day
School Garden

Additional Enrichment Offered

Soccer, Football, Basketball, Dance, Imagination Stage Theatre Program, Capitol Movement Dance Program, Book Club, Grand Slam School

Points of Pride

• Heights Academy is a National Blue Ribbon School recipient!
• We aim to create a safe, positive, and equitable school climate that supports students' social, emotional, behavioral, academic, and mental health.
• We celebrate students of the week that ExCEL by showing our school values of Excellence, Curiosity, Empathy, and Leadership.

2023-24 DC CAPE INFORMATION N/A

Learn more about this school's DC CAPE and accountability scores by visiting the DC School Report Card website.

Learn more about this school’s Charter and Financial disclosure statements from the Public Charter School Board at PCSB School Profile Page.

Learn more about this school’s Historic Waitlist offers, seats, and applications in prior lottery cycles.

Total 2023-24 Enrollment 408 Student Demographics

98% Black/African-American

<1% Asian

1% Hispanic / Latino

1% Native American / Alaska Native

<1% Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander

<1% White non-Hispanic

<1% Multiracial

Lottery Preferences
1. Children of Staff
2. Transfer
3. Sibling Attending
4. Twin Offered
5. Sibling Offered
School Resources
KIPP DC Enrollment

Additional Resources

School Report Card

PCSB School Profile

Historical Waitlist Information

2024-2025 LOTTERY

1

296

2

145

0

3

109

2

4

168

0

_{Federal and District law require equal access to services for students with special education needs and English Language Learners. For additional information, please contact the Office of the State Superintendent of Education at (202) 727-6436 or at osse@dc.gov.}

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