Parkdale High

6001 Good Luck Rd
Riverdale, MD 20737

www.pgcps.org/parkdale/

2,561 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Parkdale High School, located in Riverdale, Maryland, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment. Parkdale offers a variety of educational pathways, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized career and technical education programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its core curriculum, Parkdale High School emphasizes the importance of extracurricular involvement, offering an array of sports teams, arts programs, and student-led clubs. These activities are designed to foster leadership, teamwork, and school spirit among its students. As an integral part of the Riverdale community, the school focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere that encourages academic excellence and personal growth, aiming to equip its graduates with the skills necessary to succeed in a global society.

2,561

Total Students

157.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkdale High
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	1,768
Black	625
Asian	82
Two or More	7
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,768 (69.0 %)
Black
625 (24.4 %)
Asian
82 (3.2 %)
White
71 (2.8 %)
Two or More
7 (0.3 %)
American Indian
5 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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)513-5700
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/parkdale/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	157.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,467
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 9 916

Grade 10 727

Grade 11 476

Grade 12 442