Brookland · Grades 6–12
The Sojourner Truth School focuses on the education of the whole student, emphasizing both academic achievement and personal development. This comprehensive approach helps students grow academically and personally. The school offers a range of programs designed to meet diverse student needs, including Advanced Placement courses for rigorous academic challenge, Blended Learning for flexible and personalized instruction, and Career and Technical Education to build practical, real-world skills. Students can also participate in numerous High School and Middle School Clubs and Interscholastic Sports for enrichment and community building. Middle School hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, with an early dismissal at 12:30 p.m. on Mondays. A uniform is not required. Lottery priority is given to children of staff and siblings of attending students.
“At The Sojourner Truth School, we are passionate about the education of the whole student. We put just as much attention on personal development - task management, emotional wellness, self-monitoring - as we do on traditional academic development. We have a rigorous, college prep curriculum, but want to make sure that our students graduate ready to succeed not just in college but in life. Your identity, perspectives, voice, and choice matter. Live your truth at The Sojourner Truth School.”
Specialized Programs
Enrichment
HS & MS Clubs and HS & MS Interscholastic Sports
1800 PERRY STREET NE & 3420 16TH STREET NE
Dual College Enrollment
Required
All DC residents enrolled at The Sojourner Truth PCS (ages 5–21) qualify for Kids Ride Free — a SmarTrip card that grants free Metrobus, Metrorail, and DC Circulator rides on school days.
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The Sojourner Truth PCS serves grades 6–12 in the Brookland neighborhood of Washington DC.
The Sojourner Truth PCS is located in Ward 5, Brookland, Washington DC.
The Sojourner Truth PCS is a DC public charter school that requires a lottery application. Applications are submitted through MySchoolDC (myschooldc.org), which opens each November and closes in early February. Results are released in late March.
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