Ron Brown College Preparatory Hs

Ron Brown College Preparatory High School emphasizes developing “Character, Scholarship, Service,” aiming to prepare young men of color to be compassionate, courageous, self-disciplined, and academically curious lifelong learners who serve their communities. The school describes a rigorous, Common Core–aligned liberal arts program paired with real-world exposure opportunities, restorative practices/social-emotional learning, and an emphasis on balancing academic excellence with students’ physical, mental, and emotional wellness.

Ron Brown College Preparatory High School’s website directs families to schedule an enrollment appointment by calling the main office (202-729-4343) and links to DCPS enrollment tools (including Aspen). For most students seeking a seat for the 2026–27 school year, you apply through the My School DC common application/lottery (you can rank up to 12 schools); the Grades 9–12 deadline was February 2, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET), rankings could be adjusted until March 13, 2026 (5:00 p.m.), results/waitlist positions are released March 27, 2026, and matched students must enroll by May 1, 2026. If you missed the Grades 9–12 deadline, a post-lottery application period begins February 3, 2026, which places applicants onto school waitlists after on-time lottery applicants (subject to any preferences). Enrollment generally requires DC residency verification plus the school’s required enrollment paperwork and up-to-date health forms; RBHS is a single-gender (all-male) campus, so eligibility is limited accordingly. Waitlists are ordered by the school’s priority (preference) categories and then by lottery number; for RBHS, the listed lottery preferences are (1) Sibling Attending and (2) Sibling Offered, and waitlist offers come with a school-set acceptance deadline.