LARGO HIGH SCHOOL

Largo High is a public high school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Upper Marlboro, MD with about 784 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 50 teachers, Largo 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.

Largo High School, located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, is a prominent secondary school within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic achievement and its emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success. Largo High offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and career-focused electives designed to challenge students and foster critical thinking skills.

Beyond the classroom, Largo High School is known for its vibrant campus culture and robust extracurricular offerings. The school hosts numerous athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs that encourage community engagement and personal growth. With a focus on cultivating a supportive and inclusive environment, Largo High strives to empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens, leveraging its connection to the broader PGCPS network to provide students with the resources and guidance necessary for their future endeavors.

For more information, contact Largo High at (301) 808-8880 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

505 Largo Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774-2121
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LARGO HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Upper Marlboro, MD with about 784 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
784
Teachers:
50
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 784 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LARGO HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 90% of the student body.

Black or African American
89.9%
Hispanic/Latino
6.4%
Two or more races
1.9%
Asian
0.9%
White
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

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.