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DCPS Equitable Access Designated Seats

The Equitable Access Designated Seats program is designed to expand access to seats at DC Public Schools for students furthest from opportunity. Participating schools reserve seats for students who apply through the My School DC lottery and meet eligibility criteria.  

Who is eligible for Equitable Access Designated Seats? 

Prospective students eligible for Equitable Access Designated Seats are those who:

  • qualify for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), OR 
  • are identified as homeless during the academic year, OR 
  • are under the care of the Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA or “foster care”), OR 
  • are high school students at least one year older than the expected age for their grade. 

Do I need to apply for this program for my child? 

There is no special application for Equitable Access seats outside of the My School DC application. Eligible students should apply just as they would otherwise to their preferred choices on their My School DC application. If they select one of the participating schools, and they are applying in an eligible grade, as long as they consent to sharing their information with My School DC, the system will automatically check whether the student is eligible for an Equitable Access Designated seat. 

Which schools are participating? 

All six DCPS citywide elementary schools will participate in the Equitable Access Designated Seats program for School Year 2023-24:  

  • Capitol Hill Montessori (citywide school) 
  • Dorothy I. Height Elementary School (citywide school) 
  • Excel Academy (citywide school) - new for School Year 23-24! 
  • Military Road Early Learning Center (citywide school) 
  • School-Within-School @ Goding (citywide school) - new for School Year 23-24! 
  • Stevens Early Learning Center (citywide school) 

An additional five DCPS neighborhood elementary schools will participate in the Equitable Access Designated Seats program for School Year 2023-24: 

  • Barnard Elementary School (neighborhood school) 
  • Garrison Elementary School (neighborhood school) 
  • H.D. Cooke Elementary School (neighborhood school) 
  • Van Ness Elementary School (neighborhood school) 
  • John Lewis (West) Elementary School (neighborhood school) 

In addition, one high school, MacArthur High School (neighborhood school) will participate.  

More information is available at apply.myschooldc.dc.gov.