About Friendship
One family. Nine schools. One mission.
Founded in 1998, Friendship Public Charter Schools has grown into a network of nine DC campuses serving nearly 5,000 scholars from pre-K through 12th grade.
Our mission
Preparing every scholar for college, career, and life.
A rigorous PK–12 program grounded in high expectations, strong relationships, and joyful learning.
What connects our schools
- Rigorous academics
- A shared PK–12 model with aligned curriculum, coaching, and college-and-career pathways.
- Joyful culture
- High expectations paired with celebration, arts, athletics, and student voice.
- Whole-child support
- Counselors, wellness, family engagement, and enrichment at every campus.
A brief history
Friendship opened its first campus in 1998 with a bold commitment to the children of Washington, DC. Over 25+ years we've added campuses, launched a virtual school, and built one of the city's most trusted PK–12 networks, while every campus retains its own principal, culture, and neighborhood identity.