About the School
The SEED Public Charter School of Washington, D.C. (SEED DC) is the first public, college-preparatory, tuition-free boarding school in the nation, established in 1998 by The SEED Foundation. It serves approximately 250 students in grades 9??2, focusing on preparing low-income and underserved youth for college success. The school features a mandatory boarding program, where students live on campus from Sunday evening to Friday afternoon, creating a college-like environment. SEED DC offers a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The school emphasizes academic enrichment, social-emotional development, and extracurricular activities such as dance, chess, robotics, and athletics. Additionally, students receive life skills instruction through the HALLS curriculum and have access to international trips, internships, and community service projects. More than 80% of graduates are first-generation college students, and the school has a strong track record