FRIENDLY HIGH SCHOOL
Friendly High is a public high school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Fort Washington, MD with about 839 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 53 teachers, Friendly 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.
Friendly High School, located in Fort Washington, Maryland, is a public secondary institution serving the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student body. It offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts, and clubs, aimed at promoting well-rounded student development and school spirit.
As part of the PGCPS system, the school focuses on preparing students for life beyond the classroom, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce. The school maintains an active presence in the local community, emphasizing the values of citizenship and academic achievement. For families and prospective students looking for detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, and academic resources, the school maintains an official page on the district website.
For more information, contact Friendly High at (301) 449-4900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fort Washington, MD 20744-3999
(301) 449-4900
http://www.pgcps.org/~friendly
FRIENDLY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Fort Washington, MD with about 839 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Prince George's County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 839
- Teachers:
- 53.5
- 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 839 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FRIENDLY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 76% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 75.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.0%
- Asian
- 3.2%
- White
- 1.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
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.