PGCPS Recommends Closure of Excel Academy Public Charter School in Fort Washington

[Anonymous]

Reviews for this school have been all over the place when I actually get a chance to talk to parents. I originally had my kids on the list for the lottery. Glad I removed him.

PGCPS recommendation to close charter school leaves parents with mixed feelings
by: Ya-Marie Sesay
Posted: Apr 18, 2025 / 07:06 PM EDT
Updated: Apr 18, 2025 / 07:06 PM EDT
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FORT WASHINGTON, Md. (DC News Now) — A Prince George’s County charter school may close next year due to budget cuts. Although the decision is not final yet, many parents have mixed feelings about the recommendation.

A letter sent to families at Excel Academy Public Charter School in Fort Washington said that PGCPS has provided a notice of “recommendation of non-renewal” due to financial viability. They expect the 2025-2026 school year to be the last school year the school will be open.

This comes as the school system is facing a more than $30 million deficit due to state and federal budget cuts.




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[Anonymous]

With the exception of CMIT and College Park Academy, the charter schools in PG are underwhelming.

I wouldn't be surprised if there were more closures in the next couple of years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:With the exception of CMIT and College Park Academy, the charter schools in PG are underwhelming.

I wouldn't be surprised if there were more closures in the next couple of years.

Agreed.