Educating the NEXT GENERATION OF INNOVATORS
Digital Pioneers Academy is a tuition-free public charter middle and high school in Southeast DC, open to all students. We offer a safe and joyful school with caring teachers and a rigorous curriculum.
DPA College Signing Day 2025
Highlights of a very special day celebrating DPA's founding scholars and sharing where they are attending college in the fall! (90 sec)
Innovators in the Making at Digital Pioneers Academy
At DPA, computer science is more than just coding — it’s about creativity, critical thinking, and having fun while building skills for the future. Hear how our scholars are preparing to take on the world! (30 sec)
Digital Pioneers Academy: Where Community Feels Like Family
Digital Pioneers Academy teachers focus on creating a safe, supportive environment where scholars thrive. Hear from a student and parent about how DPA fosters a sense of family and belonging every day. (30 sec)
Building Skills for Life: How DPA Prepares Scholars Beyond the Classroom
At DPA, we develop the whole child through sports, clubs, and activities that build essential life skills like leadership, teamwork, and communication — preparing scholars for success in school, careers, and beyond. (30 sec)
DPA College Signing Day 2025
Highlights of a very special day celebrating DPA's founding scholars and sharing where they are attending college in the fall! (90 sec)
JOYFUL SCHOOL COMMUNITY
We believe that relationships among peers, families, and teachers are key to every scholar’s success. We create a space where all scholars are known, loved, and respected.
COMPUTER SCIENCE FOR ALL
Scholars are taught a rich and engaging curriculum that is grounded in computer science skills. All scholars learn computer science for an hour each day in every grade. Our curriculum teaches problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and creativity.
COLLEGE & CAREER CONNECTIONS
Students develop the skills, knowledge, and mindsets needed to graduate from college and succeed in high-paying, in-demand careers. 100% of our founding graduating class was accepted to college and earned over $11 million in scholarships.
WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION
Extracurricular activities and athletics support DPA’s focus on college readiness. We partner with different organizations to provide options that are of interest to our scholars.
We offer classes in music and art, clubs such as robotics and Spanish, and team sports such as step, basketball, volleyball, cheer, soccer, and football.
Two Campuses & One 6th-12th Grade School
DPA MIDDLE SCHOOL
DPA HIGH SCHOOL
- Guaranteed enrollment in high school upon graduating middle school.
- DPA provides a free shuttle bus between the middle school and high school.
- Middle school is within walking distance of bus stops, and staff members walk students to the stops.
- High school is accessible through multiple bus stops and train stations within walking distance.
ENROLLMENT TIMELINE
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ASSISTANCE
If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact us: Enroll@DigitalPioneersAcademy.org or call us at (202) 670-7862.
