Our goal is to ensure students and families in Washington, DC have access to a quality public charter school education. We do that by setting tough academic standards, using a comprehensive charter application review process and effective oversight, providing meaningful support and actively involving parents, school leaders, the community and policy makers. Before DC PCSB permits a public charter school to open, the nonprofit proposing to run it must commit – in writing – to the contribution it will make to DC’s educational landscape. If the nonprofit fails to meet its goals, we hold it accountable. Currently, there are 118 public charter schools in Washington, DC, operated by 65 nonprofits. Created in 1996, DC PCSB is an independent body governed by the School Reform Act. The first public charter school opened in Washington, DC in 1996.
| Types | Organization |
| Start date | 1996 |