Friendly High

10000 Allentown Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744

www.pgcps.org/friendly/

881 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Friendly High School, located in Fort Washington, Maryland, is a public secondary institution serving the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student body. It offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts, and clubs, aimed at promoting well-rounded student development and school spirit.

As part of the PGCPS system, the school focuses on preparing students for life beyond the classroom, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce. The school maintains an active presence in the local community, emphasizing the values of citizenship and academic achievement. For families and prospective students looking for detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, and academic resources, the school maintains an official page on the district website.

881

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Friendly High
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	289
Black	518
Asian	21
Two or More	11
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Black
518 (58.8 %)
Hispanic
289 (32.8 %)
White
36 (4.1 %)
Asian
21 (2.4 %)
Two or More
11 (1.2 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
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)449-4900
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/friendly/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	881
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	501
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 9 267

Grade 10 272

Grade 11 203

Grade 12 139