The Washington School for Girls

Mission

The Washington School for Girls is an all-scholarship independent Catholic School serving students in grades 3-8. Our students come primarily from DC's Wards 7 and 8. We provide an excellent academic program and supportive environment which engages families and the community in the social, emotional, and spiritual growth of our students and graduates.

WSG was founded in 1997 by women from three organizations who recognized that many girls in DC’s Wards 7 & 8 were not receiving an equitable education. Using the power of collaboration and the unique strengths of each of their organizations (the Religious of Jesus and Mary, the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, and the National Council of Negro Women), they founded the Washington School for Girls in the basement of an apartment building. Since then, the school has grown to serve up to 130 students in grades 3-8 on two campuses in Southeast Washington, DC, and has graduated over 300 alumnae who have gone on to attend a wide variety of high schools and colleges.

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