District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)
Primary and Secondary EducationDistrict of Columbia, United States5001-10000 Employees
District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) is the public school district serving Washington, DC, overseeing 117 schools. It educates more than 51,000 students with a substantial cadre of teachers and other educators, guided by a central office aimed at sustaining instructional excellence and meaningful achievement gains. The district operates within the primary and secondary education sector and is based in Washington, DC. DCPS’ customers include students and their families, along with principals, teachers, and central-office staff who collectively support school performance. The district maintains active recruitment and career opportunities for motivated professionals through its careers page. In 2025, DCPS participated in leadership development initiatives, including the AP Leadership Academy Cohort created in collaboration with School Leader Lab, marking a recent collaboration to strengthen instructional leadership.