High Point High

3601 Powder Mill Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705

www.pgcps.org/highpoint/

3,003 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

High Point High School, located in Beltsville, Maryland, is a large, diverse public secondary school serving the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. As one of the more prominent schools in the area, it offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare a wide-ranging student body for both college and career readiness. The school is known for its vibrant, multicultural environment, reflecting the diverse demographics of the surrounding Beltsville and Prince George’s County communities.

Beyond its core academic offerings, High Point provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations, which aim to foster school spirit and community engagement. The school’s administration focuses on maintaining a supportive learning environment through various support services and academic pathways, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and career-focused programs. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub in the Beltsville area, emphasizing student achievement and holistic growth within the PGCPS framework.

3,003

Total Students

163.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for High Point High
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	2,422
Black	432
Asian	74
Two or More	14
American Indian	11

Hispanic
2,422 (80.7 %)
Black
432 (14.4 %)
Asian
74 (2.5 %)
White
50 (1.7 %)
Two or More
14 (0.5 %)
American Indian
11 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Prince George's County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)572-6400
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/highpoint/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,003
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	163.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,831
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 1,159

Grade 10 846

Grade 11 518

Grade 12 480