CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Central High is a public high school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Capitol Heights, MD with about 927 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 71 teachers, Central High has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Central High School, located in Capitol Heights, Maryland, is a public secondary school operating under the jurisdiction of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. Serving the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness. As part of a large school district, Central High provides students with access to a variety of educational resources, extracurricular activities, and support services intended to foster both personal growth and academic achievement.
The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding Capitol Heights area, emphasizing a commitment to student development and community engagement. By participating in PGCPS initiatives, Central High strives to meet state educational standards while providing a supportive environment for a diverse student body. Families and community members interested in specific details regarding school programs, athletics, faculty information, or academic calendars can find up-to-date resources and announcements on the official school website.
For more information, contact Central High at (301) 499-7080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Capitol Heights, MD 20743-3205
(301) 499-7080
http://www.pgcps.org/~central
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Capitol Heights, MD with about 927 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Prince George's County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 927
- Teachers:
- 71
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 927 students
- Black or African American
- 65.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 29.9%
- White
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.