About the School
Sela Public Charter School is a public charter school located in Washington, DC, and opened in 2013. It is recognized as the city?? only Hebrew language immersion school, serving children from Pre-K through 5th grade. Sela is part of Hebrew Public, a national network of Hebrew language schools. The school offers dual-language instruction in English and Hebrew, focusing on academic excellence, diversity, and global engagement. Sela follows the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics. It has been designated a National Blue Ribbon School in 2022 and is recognized as a Tier 1 school by the Public Charter School Board. Sela emphasizes a five-pillar approach that includes global citizenship, innovation, and trustworthiness, and provides enrichment programs such as physical education, music, art, and tutoring in various subjects. The school serves a diverse student body from all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds in the District of Columbia.