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Academic Resources for District of Columbia Public Schools
Varsity Tutors serves students in District of Columbia Public Schools, a public school district serving the Washington area in Washington D.C.. The district educates 50,288 students across 117 schools.
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117
Schools50,288
Total Students117
Schools11.4:1
Student-Teacher RatioThe K–12 Academic Journey in District of Columbia Public Schools
What to expect at each stage—and where students commonly need extra support.
Focus & Milestones
Building foundations in reading, writing, and math
- Learn to read (K-2)
- Read to learn (3-5)
- Multiplication mastery
- Middle school readiness
Common Pressure Points
Where students often need extra support:
- 13rd grade reading transition
- 2Math facts fluency
- 3Fractions in 4th-5th grade
Testing & Assessments
Important tests at this level:
- DC State Assessment (Grades 3-5)
Schools & Academic Resources
Find school and grade-specific tutoring for District of Columbia Public Schools students, school information, and other academic resources.
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Elementary Schools
Foundational learning with personalized tutoring supportM
Middle Schools
Transition support with subject-specific tutoringH
High Schools
Advanced academics with college prep tutoringBard High School Early College DC (Bard DC)
424 students
Grades 9-12Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
Phelps Architecture Construction and Engineering High School
317 students
Grades 9-12Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
O
Other Schools
Alternative & Special ProgramsSchool Without Walls at Francis-Stevens
479 students
Grades PK-8Available Grades:
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
+2 more
Capitol Hill Montessori School at Logan
424 students
Grades PK-8Available Grades:
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
+2 more
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