SUITLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Suitland High is a public high school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Forestville, MD with about 2,023 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 148 teachers, Suitland 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.
Suitland High School, located in Forestville, Maryland, is a prominent public secondary school within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. The school is widely recognized for its specialized academic offerings, most notably its Center for the Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA). This rigorous magnet program attracts students from across the county who are focused on intensive training in fields such as dance, theater, instrumental and vocal music, and visual arts, often serving as a gateway for students pursuing higher education in conservatory and arts-based university programs.
Beyond its focus on the arts, Suitland High provides a comprehensive traditional academic curriculum, including a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various extracurricular opportunities. The school serves as a cornerstone of the Forestville community, operating with a commitment to preparing a diverse student body for post-secondary success. Through its blend of specialized magnet programming and general education, Suitland High aims to foster both academic achievement and creative expression in its students.
For more information, contact Suitland High at (301) 817-0500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Forestville, MD 20747-2045
(301) 817-0500
http://www.pgcps.org/~suitland
SUITLAND HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Forestville, MD with about 2,023 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:
- 2,023
- Teachers:
- 148.5
- 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 2,023 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SUITLAND HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 91% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 90.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- White
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 52.8%
- Male
- 47.2%
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.