Duval High

9880 Good Luck Rd
Lanham, MD 20706

www.pgcps.org/duval/

2,503 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Duval High School, located in Lanham, Maryland, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering academic growth through a wide range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and rigorous coursework. As part of the PGCPS system, the school aims to prepare its students for post-secondary success by integrating technology and community engagement into the daily classroom experience.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Duval High is particularly recognized for its specialized academic programs, including the Science and Technology magnet program, which attracts high-achieving students from across the county. The school maintains an active campus culture that emphasizes school spirit and community involvement, providing students with numerous opportunities to participate in performing arts, competitive sports, and various honor societies. Through these initiatives, Duval High strives to create an inclusive environment that supports both the intellectual and personal development of every student.

2,503

Total Students

127.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Duval High
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	1,036
Black	1,278
Asian	86
Two or More	22
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	6

Black
1,278 (51.1 %)
Hispanic
1,036 (41.4 %)
Asian
86 (3.4 %)
White
66 (2.6 %)
Two or More
22 (0.9 %)
American Indian
9 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (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)918-8600
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/duval/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	127.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,384
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 9 850

Grade 10 699

Grade 11 485

Grade 12 469

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Duval High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	850
Grade 10	699
Grade 11	485
Grade 12	469

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Duval High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,197	47.8%
Male	1,306	52.2%

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