Bladensburg High

4200 57th Ave
Bladensburg, MD 20710

www.pgcps.org/bladensburghs/

2,164 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bladensburg High School, located in Bladensburg, Maryland, is a key institution within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to preparing its students for success in college and career pathways. The campus offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes standard academic requirements alongside various elective programs and extracurricular activities designed to foster student engagement and personal development.

In addition to its academic offerings, Bladensburg High School is known for its vibrant school spirit and community-focused approach. The school emphasizes the importance of professional development for its staff and strives to create an inclusive environment that supports student achievement. By leveraging resources provided by the PGCPS district and fostering partnerships within the local community, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the support services and extracurricular opportunities necessary to thrive in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

2,164

Total Students

131.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bladensburg High
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	1,631
Black	430
Asian	45
Two or More	13
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,631 (75.4 %)
Black
430 (19.9 %)
Asian
45 (2.1 %)
White
37 (1.7 %)
Two or More
13 (0.6 %)
American Indian
5 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

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)887-6700
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/bladensburghs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,164
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	131.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,032
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 9 853

Grade 10 594

Grade 11 341

Grade 12 376