Serving 312 students in grades 6-8, Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning's student population of 312 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#163 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
99%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning's ranking?
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning is ranked #163 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning?
312 students attend Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning?
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning offer ?
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning part of?
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning is part of Digital Pioneers Academy Public Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning located?
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 48 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.
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