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Excel Academy

DCPS School

Grades Served
in 2025-26 PK3–8

Grades Accepting
New Applicants in 2025-26 All

Address 2501 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVENUE SE Phone 202-373-0097 Who can I talk to about special education services at this school? Caniya Ray
202-373-0097
[email protected]
Learn more about special education feeder patterns in DCPS

Excel will offer Equitable Access designated seats for PK3 & PK4 applicants in the lottery.

School Hours 8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

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

School Uniform Required

2019-20 STAR RATING

About this school

Excel Academy is Washington DC's first all-girls public school where our mission is to Education, Empower and Excel.

Feeder Pattern

Anacostia High School

Specialized Programs

Arts Integration
Blended Learning
Restorative Justice Program
Single Gender Campus
STEM Focus

Additional Enrichment Offered

Forensic Science Club, Swimming, Robotics Club, Drama Club

Points of Pride

• A strong emphasis on technology-based learning
• A captivating art, music, dance and physical education program (CAPE)
• A school-wide character development program (I.D.E.A.L.S.)

2023-24 DC CAPE INFORMATION N/A

Learn more about this school’s DC CAPE (previously known as PARCC and DC Science) results by visiting the DC School Report Card website.

Total 2023-24 Enrollment 339 Student Demographics

97% Black/African-American

<1% Asian

3% Hispanic / Latino

<1% Native American / Alaska Native

<1% Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander

<1% White non-Hispanic

<1% Multiracial

Lottery Preferences
1. Sibling Attending
2. Sibling Offered
Additional Resources

DCPS Profiles

Historical Waitlist Information

2024-2025 LOTTERY

PK3

38

1

0

PK4

42

2

K

20

1

10

0

2

15

0

3

10

1

4

17

0

5

14

0

6

35

0

7

15

0

8

10

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 [email protected].}

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