CHARLES HERBERT FLOWERS HIGH SCHOOL
Charles Herbert Flowers High is a public high school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Springdale, MD with about 2,062 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 112 teachers, Charles Herbert Flowers High has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Charles Herbert Flowers High School (CHFHS), located in Springdale, Maryland, is a prominent institution within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. Serving a large and diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its robust academic environment and its comprehensive approach to student development. It is perhaps best known for its specialized Science and Technology program, which attracts high-achieving students from across the district and provides them with a rigorous, research-based curriculum designed to prepare them for competitive collegiate studies in STEM fields.
Beyond its academic offerings, Charles Herbert Flowers High School maintains a highly active extracurricular culture, particularly in the realms of athletics and the arts. The school consistently produces competitive sports teams and boasts a vibrant performing arts department that frequently showcases student talent. By fostering a balance between demanding coursework and meaningful student engagement, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are equipped with the leadership skills and academic foundation necessary to succeed in a global society.
For more information, contact Charles Herbert Flowers High at (301) 636-8000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Springdale, MD 20774-2640
(301) 636-8000
http://www.pgcps.org/~flowers
CHARLES HERBERT FLOWERS HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Springdale, MD with about 2,062 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:
- 2,062
- Teachers:
- 112
- 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 2,062 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHARLES HERBERT FLOWERS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 90% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 90.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.7%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- White
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 53.3%
- Male
- 46.7%
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.