High Schools in Prince George's County Public Schools

The 25 high schools in Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) serve grades 9-12 across a diverse suburban area near Washington, D.C., and the district ranks 22nd out of 25 in Maryland, revealing a wide performance gap between specialized magnet schools and traditional neighborhood schools.

The standout performer is Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC, ranked 3rd in the state with a 5-star rating and 100% English proficiency, while Eleanor Roosevelt High and Charles Herbert Flowers High are strong traditional schools with 3-star ratings and graduation rates near 90%. At the other end, International High School @ Langley Park and International High school @ Largo rank in the bottom 5% of the state with 0-star ratings, yet both maintain graduation rates above 87%. College Park Academy stands out with the lowest chronic absenteeism at 11.5%, while Potomac High struggles with a 61.3% absenteeism rate.

Math proficiency is a district-wide crisis, averaging just 13.7% compared to the state's 27.1%, with Largo High, Friendly High, and Surrattsville High scoring in the single digits. High spending doesn't guarantee success—International High School @ Langley Park spends $26,145 per student but ranks 215th, while Eleanor Roosevelt High spends just $15,873 and performs well. Frederick Douglass High defies poverty trends with a 44.72% free lunch rate and an 82nd percentile ranking, while Bowie High has moderate poverty but only 5.2% math proficiency. Chronic absenteeism above 30% district-wide is a critical issue, directly linked to low test scores across most schools.