Gwynn Park High

13800 Brandywine Rd
Brandywine, MD 20613

www.pgcps.org/gwynnparkhs/

1,140 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Gwynn Park High School, located in Brandywine, Maryland, is a public secondary institution serving the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to academic development and community engagement, offering a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. In addition to core academic subjects, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by providing various extracurricular activities, athletics, and programs aimed at fostering student leadership and personal growth.

As a staple of the Brandywine community, Gwynn Park High School focuses on creating an inclusive environment that supports the unique needs of its student body. The school leverages the resources of the PGCPS district to provide modern instructional approaches and technology, striving to improve college and career readiness. Through its partnership with families and local stakeholders, the school aims to cultivate a culture of excellence, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills necessary to navigate and contribute to a rapidly changing global society.

1,140

Total Students

66.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gwynn Park High
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	169
Black	895
Asian	16
Two or More	22
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	6

Black
895 (78.5 %)
Hispanic
169 (14.8 %)
White
30 (2.6 %)
Two or More
22 (1.9 %)
Asian
16 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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)372-0140
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/gwynnparkhs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	480
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 9 357

Grade 10 287

Grade 11 258

Grade 12 238