Washington, D.C. has one of the largest black-white achievement gaps in the country. Students and families in the Southeast corner of the city have fewer quality school options than anywhere else.
In 2012 when Ingenuity Prep was looking to open, only 7% of students in our neighborhoods had access to a school where the majority of students were performing at or above grade-level.
Ingenuity Prep opened its doors in the Fall of 2013 with the goal of bringing more quality seats to the Southeast neighborhoods of Bellevue and Washington Highlands.
Founded by Aaron Cuny and current CEO Will Stoetzer, Ingenuity Prep began by serving PreK and Kindergarten. Every year since then Ingenuity Prep has added one grade; it now serves PreK-3 through 8th grade students.
Current enrollment
792
Grades Served
Pre-K to 8th
- African American/Black %
- Hispanic/Latino %
Students with Disabilities
At-Risk Students
Our Mission
Ingenuity Prep prepares students to succeed
in college and beyond as impactful civic leaders.
Our Values
As a school community we anchor ourselves in these values
P
Positivity
We believe that our mindsets drive our outcomes. We exemplify optimistic thought of self and intent of others and view every challenge as an opportunity.
R
Resilience
We understand that learning requires mistakes and setbacks. We know that we don’t need to be perfect, we need to bounce back and grow through each lesson.
I
Integrity
We strive to do what is right and fair by acting in alignment with our values and who we are. We are responsible for our actions and strive to hold others accountable to theirs to ensure a positive impact for ourselves and our community.
D
Determination
We are invested in ourselves and our community so we set specific and achievable goals. We demonstrate our best effort, remain focused, and try multiple routes to reach success.
E
Empathy
We build relationships with others through understanding their feelings. We name how we feel and intentionally listen to others’ perspectives to have restorative conversations and mend harm.
As we constantly strive to move from good to great, we are driven by high expectations of ourselves and others.
AMBITIOUS
AIMS
Knowing that getting the little things right can make a big difference, we strive for efficiency and precision as we seek to achieve our goals.
DEDICATION
TO DETAIL
With humility and empathy, we seek first to understand, then to be understood.
LISTEN TO
LEAD
We’re committed to doing what’s right – especially when it’s difficult and even when no one is looking.