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The Sojourner Truth PCS

charterWard 5

Brookland · Grades 6–12

2026–27 enrollment openGet lottery alerts:

About The Sojourner Truth PCS

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

Advanced PlacementBlended LearningCareer and Technical EducationDual College EnrollmentInterscholastic SportsMontessoriRestorative Justice ProgramSchool Garden

Enrichment

HS & MS Clubs and HS & MS Interscholastic Sports

🕐 MS (TWThF) 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | (M) 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | HS (TWThF) 8:15 a.m.👔 Uniform not required

Address

1800 PERRY STREET NE & 3420 16TH STREET NE

Language Programs

Dual College Enrollment

Enrollment Lottery

Required

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Free transit for students

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.

School Hours

From Google business listing — confirm with the school directly.

  • Monday8 AM to 3:45 PM
  • Tuesday8 AM to 3:45 PM
  • Wednesday8 AM to 3:45 PM
  • Thursday8 AM to 3:45 PM
  • Friday8 AM to 3:45 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

Specialties

Advanced PlacementBlended LearningCareer and Technical EducationDual College EnrollmentInterscholastic SportsMontessoriRestorative Justice ProgramSchool GardenSTEM Focus

Frequently Asked Questions

What grades does The Sojourner Truth PCS serve?+

The Sojourner Truth PCS serves grades 6–12 in the Brookland neighborhood of Washington DC.

What ward is The Sojourner Truth PCS in?+

The Sojourner Truth PCS is located in Ward 5, Brookland, Washington DC.

How do I apply to The Sojourner Truth PCS?+

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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