BLADENSBURG HIGH SCHOOL

Bladensburg High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Bladensburg, MD with about 1,915 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 125 teachers, Bladensburg High has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bladensburg High School, located in Bladensburg, Maryland, is a key institution within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to preparing its students for success in college and career pathways. The campus offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes standard academic requirements alongside various elective programs and extracurricular activities designed to foster student engagement and personal development.

In addition to its academic offerings, Bladensburg High School is known for its vibrant school spirit and community-focused approach. The school emphasizes the importance of professional development for its staff and strives to create an inclusive environment that supports student achievement. By leveraging resources provided by the PGCPS district and fostering partnerships within the local community, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the support services and extracurricular opportunities necessary to thrive in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

For more information, contact Bladensburg High at (301) 887-6700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4200 57th Ave
Bladensburg, MD 20710-1903
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BLADENSBURG HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bladensburg, MD with about 1,915 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
1,915
Teachers:
125
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,915 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BLADENSBURG HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 70% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
70.5%
Black or African American
26.1%
White
1.6%
Asian
1.1%
Two or more races
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
46.3%
Male
53.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.