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Parkdale High

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

192^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 220 Maryland High Schools

Better than 13% of Maryland high schools

Summary

Parkdale High is a public magnet high school located in Riverdale, Maryland, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,571 students. The school is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district, which is ranked 22 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Parkdale High consistently ranks in the bottom half of Maryland high schools, ranking 192 out of 220 in the 2024-2025 school year. The school's academic performance is significantly below the state and district averages across various MCAP assessments, including Mathematics, English Language Arts, Algebra I, and Geometry. Parkdale High has a 4-year graduation rate of 80.0%, which is on par with the nearby schools but lower than the state average, and its dropout rate has been fluctuating, ranging from 5.5% to 17.1% in recent years, which is higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, Parkdale High has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 31.5% to 48.6% in recent years, significantly higher than the state and district averages.

While Parkdale High's academic performance is generally lower than the nearby magnet schools, such as Charles Herbert Flowers High and Eleanor Roosevelt High, its performance is comparable to or slightly better than some of the other nearby schools, such as Central High, High Point High, and Fairmont Heights High, which also struggle with low academic achievement and high rates of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage. The high rates of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage among Parkdale High's student population may be contributing to the school's low academic performance and graduation rates.

2,588

Students ?

16.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,256

Per pupil spending ?

96.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6001 Good Luck Rd
Riverdale, MD 20737-3506

(301) 513-5700

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Feeder schools for Parkdale High:

Elementary:	Beacon Heights Elementary
	Berwyn Heights Elementary
	Carrollton Elementary
	Glenridge Elementary
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	Lamont Elementary
	Robert Frost Elementary
	Woodridge Elementary
Middle:	Charles Carroll Middle

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

69.3%

African American:

22.9%

Asian:

3.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 27th percentile in 2014 → 13th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (11% vs 37% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (13th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped from its 27th-percentile peak (2014) to 13th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school11%

District avg24%

Maryland avg37%

192^nd of 220

Maryland public high schools ?

Bottom 13%▼ down 13 pts since 2015

From bottom 25% (2015) to bottom 13% (2025)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

20^th of 25High Schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools

22^nd of 25Prince George's County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2025	15.6	192 of 220	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	24.4	167 of 225	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	20.9	150 of 197	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	20.1	145 of 180	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	26.6	175 of 233	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	30.5	174 of 233	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	38.6	168 of 231	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	4.6	176 of 185	4.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	9.7	176 of 187	5.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	6.8	172 of 183	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	22.6	184 of 220	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	24.4	178 of 213	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	26.3	170 of 214	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	23.5	160 of 209	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	17.2	163 of 204	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	17.7	166 of 204	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	35.3	150 of 201	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Maryland (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts36%-14 vs state

Algebra I4%-17 vs state

Mathematics3%-23 vs state

Geometry3%-25 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAP Mathematics (2025)				MCAP English Language Arts (2025)					MCAP Algebra I (2025)	MCAP Algebra II (2025)	MCAP Geometry (2025)	MCAP Science (2025)	MCAP Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 8th Grade	MCAP Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Parkdale High	Public, Magnet	9-12	6001 Good Luck Rd	Riverdale	20737	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 513-5700	2,588	153	16.9	96.8%	84 (3.2%)	592 (22.9%)	1,794 (69.3%)	101 (3.9%)	5 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	8 (0.3%)	15.6	192^nd of 220 public high schools	12.7%					(n/a)				3.2				36.5	36.5	3.9		3.0			$18,256	$1,111	$17,144
College Park Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	5751 Rivertech Ct	Riverdale	20737	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(240) 696-3206	682	41	16.6	53.2%	93 (13.6%)	272 (39.9%)	264 (38.7%)	27 (4.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.4%)	47.9	78^th of 220 public high schools	64.5%		36.7	97^th of 146 public high schools	33.6%	19	23.7	23.7	11.5	20.0	57.6	55.9	63.7	70.9	61.2	25.9		9.9	50.4	63.7	$22,745	$1,503	$21,242
Bladensburg High	Public, Magnet	9-12	4200 57th Ave	Bladensburg	20710	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(301) 887-6700	2,114	127	16.6	97.0%	25 (1.2%)	382 (18.1%)	1,636 (77.4%)	63 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	6 (0.3%)	15.7	190^th of 220 public high schools	13.6%		24.4	127^th of 146 public high schools	13.0%	63				2.5				37.0	37.0	1.0	4.7	1.7			$18,236	$1,424	$16,812
International High School @ Langley Park	Public	9-12	5150 Annapolis Rd	Bladensburg	20710	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 702-3910	368	30	12.4	97.3%	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.0%)	322 (87.5%)	33 (9.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.1	219^th of 220 public high schools	0.5%					(n/a)				1.1				7.7	7.7	1.1					$26,145	$1,684	$24,461
Eleanor Roosevelt High	Public, Magnet	9-12	7601 Hanover Pkwy	Greenbelt	20770	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 513-5400	2,544	134	18.9	62.9%	239 (9.4%)	1,352 (53.1%)	670 (26.3%)	210 (8.3%)	7 (0.3%)	8 (0.3%)	58 (2.3%)	52.8	62^nd of 220 public high schools	71.8%		45.3	72^nd of 146 public high schools	50.7%	10				21.1				70.2	70.2	5.6		22.6			$15,873	$984	$14,890
Northwestern High	Public, Magnet	9-12	7000 Adelphi Rd	Hyattsville	20782	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 985-1820	2,396	153	15.6	96.4%	88 (3.7%)	511 (21.3%)	1,751 (73.1%)	20 (0.8%)	8 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	14 (0.6%)	20.6	166^th of 220 public high schools	24.5%		18.2	137^th of 146 public high schools	6.2%	29				7.3				42.4	42.4	1.8	10.7	6.6			$18,475	$1,049	$17,426
Fairmont Heights High	Public	9-12	6501 Columbia Park Rd	Landover	20785	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 925-1360	1,090	70	15.5	96.3%	10 (0.9%)	609 (55.9%)	453 (41.6%)	12 (1.1%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	15.6	193^rd of 220 public high schools	12.3%					(n/a)				1.1				38.4	38.4	2.7		1.0			$22,122	$1,694	$20,428
Duval High	Public, Magnet	9-12	9880 Good Luck Rd	Lanham	20706	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 918-8600	2,522	137	18.4	95.9%	54 (2.1%)	1,237 (49.0%)	1,110 (44.0%)	89 (3.5%)	10 (0.4%)	3 (0.1%)	19 (0.8%)	25.2	151^st of 220 public high schools	31.4%		22.9	128^th of 146 public high schools	12.3%	23				8.6				51.0	51.0	2.7	10.6	8.5			$16,478	$980	$15,498
Charles Herbert Flowers High	Public, Magnet	9-12	10001 Ardwick-Ardmore Rd	Springdale	20774	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 636-8000	2,712	137	19.7	67.7%	23 (0.8%)	2,236 (82.4%)	345 (12.7%)	71 (2.6%)	6 (0.2%)	6 (0.2%)	25 (0.9%)	54.3	53^rd of 220 public high schools	75.9%		42.4	80^th of 146 public high schools	45.2%	27				6.2				60.5	60.5	6.2					$16,254	$959	$15,296
High Point High	Public	9-12	3601 Powder Mill Rd	Beltsville	20705	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 572-6400	3,012	171	17.6	95.6%	31 (1.0%)	386 (12.8%)	2,492 (82.7%)	87 (2.9%)	7 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (0.3%)	14.6	197^th of 220 public high schools	10.5%					(n/a)				3.6				32.1	32.1	4.8	13.6	1.9			$17,678	$1,383	$16,296

Frequently Asked Questions about Parkdale High

How many students attend Parkdale High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,588 students attended Parkdale High.

What is the racial makeup of Parkdale High?

Students at Parkdale High are 69% Hispanic, 23% African American, 4% Asian, 3% White.

Is Parkdale High a good school?

Parkdale High ranks in the bottom 12.7% of Maryland high schools.

What schools feed into Parkdale High?

Parkdale High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Beacon Heights Elementary
Elementary : Berwyn Heights Elementary
Elementary : Carrollton Elementary
Elementary : Glenridge Elementary
Elementary : Lamont Elementary
Elementary : Robert Frost Elementary
Elementary : Woodridge Elementary
Middle : Charles Carroll Middle

What district is Parkdale High in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

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