GWYNN PARK HIGH SCHOOL

Gwynn Park High is a public high school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Brandywine, MD with about 983 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 57 teachers, Gwynn Park High has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Gwynn Park High School, located in Brandywine, Maryland, is a public secondary institution serving the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to academic development and community engagement, offering a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. In addition to core academic subjects, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by providing various extracurricular activities, athletics, and programs aimed at fostering student leadership and personal growth.

As a staple of the Brandywine community, Gwynn Park High School focuses on creating an inclusive environment that supports the unique needs of its student body. The school leverages the resources of the PGCPS district to provide modern instructional approaches and technology, striving to improve college and career readiness. Through its partnership with families and local stakeholders, the school aims to cultivate a culture of excellence, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills necessary to navigate and contribute to a rapidly changing global society.

For more information, contact Gwynn Park High at (301) 372-0140 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

13800 Brandywine Rd
Brandywine, MD 20613-5802
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GWYNN PARK HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Brandywine, MD with about 983 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
983
Teachers:
57
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
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 983 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GWYNN PARK HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 84% of the student body.

Black or African American
84.3%
Hispanic/Latino
7.8%
White
4.0%
Two or more races
2.5%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
45.5%
Male
54.5%

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.