ROCKETSHIP EDUCATION DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL IS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO ELIMINATE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP BY BUILDING A SCALABLE AND SUSTAINABLE SCHOOL MODEL THAT PROPELS STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THE CORE OF ROCKETSHIP'S INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL IS A TEACHER-LED, TECHNOLOGY SUPPORTED APPROACH TO PERSONALIZED LEARNING THAT MATCHES EACH STUDENT WITH THE RIGHT CONTENT AT THE RIGHT TIME UTILIZING THE RIGHT METHOD OF INSTRUCTION. BY DEEPLY ENGAGING PARENTS IN THEIR STUDENT'S LEARNING AND THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY, ROCKETSHIP DEVELOPS PARENTS WHO BECOME LIFELONG ADVOCATES FOR THEIR CHILDREN AND THEIR COMMUNITY. WORKING ALONGSIDE PARENTS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, DISTRICTS, AND OTHER CHARTER SCHOOLS, ROCKETSHIP IS CATALYZING A MOVEMENT TO ELIMINATE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP IN OUR LIFETIME.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in California.
- Base
- $222k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- $142k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $19k
- Base
- $154k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $7k
- Base
- $150k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DC Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $222k | — | — | $9k | $231k $253k |
Principal Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $142k | — | — | $19k | $163k $179k |
Director of Achievement Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $154k | — | — | $7k | $163k $179k |
Director, Schools, DC Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $150k | — | — | $8k | $160k $176k |
CEO 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $21k $23k |
CFO Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $9k $10k |
CFO Outgoing Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $3k $4k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 9 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at ROCKETSHIP EDUCATION DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL INC equaled 0.5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Down 33%
from 2022
From $344k in 2022 to $231k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 33% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 3%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 6% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Financial Officer pay fell 96% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about ROCKETSHIP EDUCATION DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of ROCKETSHIP EDUCATION DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of ROCKETSHIP EDUCATION DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL INC received $230,999 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at ROCKETSHIP EDUCATION DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at ROCKETSHIP EDUCATION DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at ROCKETSHIP EDUCATION DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL INC equaled 0.5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are ROCKETSHIP EDUCATION DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, ROCKETSHIP EDUCATION DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL INC reported $43.7M in total revenue and $43M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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