ACADEMY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AT PGCC
Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC is a public high school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Largo, MD with about 464 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 20 teachers, Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.
The **Academy of Health Sciences at Prince George’s Community College (PGCC)** is a unique, specialized middle college program located in Largo, Maryland. Designed for students interested in healthcare careers, the academy operates through a partnership between Prince George’s County Public Schools and PGCC. It offers a rigorous curriculum that allows students to earn their high school diploma simultaneously with an Associate of Applied Science degree or a significant number of college credits, providing a fast-track pathway into the medical workforce or advanced collegiate studies.
The school is structured to provide an immersive academic environment where students transition from traditional high school courses to college-level instruction within a supportive, career-focused setting. By integrating hands-on learning with professional development, the Academy of Health Sciences aims to bridge the gap between secondary education and higher education. It is particularly well-regarded for students who are highly motivated to pursue professions such as nursing, emergency medical services, or public health, offering them the unique opportunity to graduate with both their high school credentials and a professional head start in the healthcare industry.
For more information, contact Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC at (301) 546-7247 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Largo, MD 20774
(301) 546-7247
ACADEMY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AT PGCC is a public school in Largo, MD with about 464 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:
- 464
- Teachers:
- 20
- 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 464 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ACADEMY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AT PGCC is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 70% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 70.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.9%
- Asian
- 11.2%
- White
- 3.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 71.6%
- Male
- 28.4%
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.