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College Park Academy

Q: Is College Park Academy a good school?

College Park Academy ranks 89 th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 6-12

89^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 227 Maryland High Schools

Better than 61% of Maryland high schools

Summary

College Park Academy is a public charter school in Riverdale, MD, serving 682 students in grades 6-12 within the Prince George's County Public Schools district. This smaller school stands out for its exceptional English Language Arts (ELA) performance, with 60% of students proficient in the 2025-2026 school year—far exceeding the district average of 38.9% and even rivaling the highly-regarded Montgomery Blair High (73% proficiency). The school also boasts remarkably low chronic absenteeism at just 11.5%, compared to the district's 30.2% and Montgomery Blair High's 33.7%, suggesting a strong, engaging school culture.

Academically, College Park Academy excels beyond ELA, with 8th-grade Science proficiency (39.1%) more than double the district average (16.2%) and 8th-grade Social Studies proficiency (63.7%) tripling the district average (20.8%). However, math remains a challenge, with only 19% of all students proficient, though this still outperforms the district average of 13.7%. The school's higher per-student spending of $22,745 (compared to roughly $17,500 at nearby traditional high schools like Eleanor Roosevelt High and Parkdale High) supports smaller class sizes and specialized programs that likely contribute to its success.

Compared to nearby schools, College Park Academy serves a more mixed-income population, with 53.2% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch—significantly lower than the 95%+ rates at Parkdale High and Bladensburg High. Its ELA proficiency is competitive with Charles Herbert Flowers High (62.5%) and Eleanor Roosevelt High (66.3%), despite being a much smaller school. While recent graduation rate data is unavailable, the school's strong middle and early high school performance suggests it is a high-quality alternative within a district where many larger schools face significant challenges.

682

Students ?

16.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,745

Per pupil spending ?

53.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5751 Rivertech Ct
Riverdale, MD 20737

(240) 696-3206

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

African American:

39.9%

Hispanic:

38.7%

White:

13.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 46th percentile in 2018 → 61st in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 15 percentile points since 2018

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Prince George's County Public Schools

✓Above the Maryland median (61st percentile)

Worth a look

!Geometry scores 14 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school36%

District avg24%

Maryland avg37%

Middle school

112^th of 339

Maryland public middle schools ?

Top 33%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

89^th of 227

Maryland public high schools ?

Top 39%▲ up 15 pts since 2018

From bottom 46% (2018) to top 39% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Maryland High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	64.9	112 of 339	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	73.7	82 of 337	75.7%	★★★★☆
2024	73.7	71 of 328	78.4%	★★★★☆
2023	70.9	75 of 322	76.7%	★★★★☆
2022	69.6	94 of 333	71.8%	★★★★☆
2021	65.1	82 of 303	72.9%	★★★★☆
2019	60.6	114 of 316	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.8	97 of 328	70.4%	★★★★☆
2017	61.0	117 of 317	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	65.1	99 of 314	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	69.0	85 of 315	73.0%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	76.0	37 of 259	85.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	61.8	94 of 303	69.0%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	64.4	50 of 207	75.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	88.8	6 of 273	97.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	61.3	88 of 288	69.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	84.1	25 of 210	88.1%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	45.0	89 of 227	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.9	78 of 220	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.7	97 of 146	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.0	83 of 127	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	53.0	60 of 225	73.3%	★★★★☆
2019	37.2	84 of 138	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.8	107 of 197	45.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	60.3	15 of 31	51.6%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	56.5	8 of 9	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)98th percentile+25 vs school

White (2021)88th percentile+15 vs school

African American (2021)86th percentile+13 vs school

Hispanic (2021)76th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2021)69th percentile-3 vs school

Female (2021)69th percentile-4 vs school

High school

Female (2021)52nd percentile

Hispanic (2021)11th percentile

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts60%+8 vs state

Science39%+8 vs state

Geometry30%-14 vs state

Mathematics19%-8 vs state

Algebra I16%-5 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, December 6, 2019

I have had the opportunity to meet some of the teachers, they are very professionals. Students are very disciplined. The school itself it is very nice and clean. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, August 8, 2019

It can take some time for your child to adjust in sixth grade, however feel confident that your child is learning. I was on the fence at first but this is one of the best public school options in pg. My child loves it Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, June 9, 2018

Our child attended this school for 5 years, from its day one. We see it grow and develop. The school is still in search of a good working model. Many of the expectations we had at the beginning did not come true. If government allowed them selection testing of applicants, the results would have been better. Most importantly, the quality of teachers is very uneven. Some great, some slacking. This is an aspiring project that lacks leadership and transparency. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, July 8, 2017

Worst experience ever!!! When your child comes home and asks to go to summer school because she doesn't feel prepared for the next grade. HORRIFYING!!!!
Bullying from students and teachers is the worst. Violence, weapons, too friendly of staff. I spent more time at this school fighting for my child to get a peaceful and basic education than I did in her elementary school and I volunteered there 3 times a month! PGCPS needs to either fully support their charter schools or close them down completely. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, June 7, 2017

If you are okay with your child not receving a lot of support from teachers to try to do their best, this is not the school for you. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, April 29, 2017

School of the future! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, March 13, 2017

I am the parent of a 6th grader. My child went from a Honor Roll student to failing. Teachers do not communicate with parents or even assist the kids. Administration is very unorganized and honestly seems like favoritism is shown to the children of University of Maryland professors and staff. It has potential to be a good school, but I do not recommend right now. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, June 10, 2016

Great school! Our son and daughter are going to CPA High School as well. Great teachers and online tutors. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, May 31, 2016

.... It's an internet school. Technically not difficult. However, many teachers don't really teach. For some classes, they have substitutes. For some classes, they actually don't have teachers.
Many teachers are not available to talk over students progress.
Honestly, it's a school I strongly do not recommend. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (2026)					MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Algebra II (2026)	MCAP Geometry (2026)	MCAP Science (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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%)	45	89^th of 227 public high schools	60.8%		47.9	78^th of 220 public high schools	64.5%	11	17.9	21.8	15.9	19.0	61.8	55.3	54.8	72.4	60.0	16.0		30.0	39.1	$22,745	$1,503	$21,242
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%)	21.8	170^th of 227 public high schools	25.1%		15.6	192^nd of 220 public high schools	12.7%	22				10.6				35.5	35.5	10.6				$18,256	$1,111	$17,144
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%)	25.6	158^th of 227 public high schools	30.4%		20.6	166^th of 220 public high schools	24.5%	8				13.9				38.9	38.9	14.4	15.7	5.0		$18,475	$1,049	$17,426
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%)	16.6	188^th of 227 public high schools	17.2%		15.7	190^th of 220 public high schools	13.6%	2				2.7				35.5	35.5	3.9	0.6	0.0		$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%)	10.9	215^th of 227 public high schools	5.3%		8.1	219^th of 220 public high schools	0.5%	4				3.5				16.1	16.1	6.8	2.0	0.0		$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%)	45.5	87^th of 227 public high schools	61.7%		52.8	62^nd of 220 public high schools	71.8%	25				11.8				66.3	66.3	11.8				$15,873	$984	$14,890
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%)	15.7	196^th of 227 public high schools	13.7%		15.6	193^rd of 220 public high schools	12.3%	3				3.7				30.2	30.2	4.7	0.7	0.0		$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%)	23.8	165^th of 227 public high schools	27.3%		25.2	151^st of 220 public high schools	31.4%	14				10.9				40.3	40.3	12.4	8.6	6.4		$16,478	$980	$15,498
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%)	17.1	182^nd of 227 public high schools	19.8%		14.6	197^th of 220 public high schools	10.5%	15				6.2				31.8	31.8	6.2	0.0	9.5		$17,678	$1,383	$16,296
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%)	40.5	110^th of 227 public high schools	51.5%		54.3	53^rd of 220 public high schools	75.9%	57				12.8				62.5	62.5	12.8				$16,254	$959	$15,296

Frequently Asked Questions about College Park Academy

How many students attend College Park Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 682 students attended College Park Academy.

Is College Park Academy a good school?

College Park Academy ranks 89^th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of College Park Academy?

Students at College Park Academy are 40% African American, 39% Hispanic, 14% White, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What district is College Park Academy in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

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