College Park Academy

5751 Rivertech Ct
Riverdale, MD 20737

Charter School 692 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

College Park Academy (CPA), located in Riverdale, Maryland, is a unique public charter school serving grades 6–12 that operates through a strategic partnership with the University of Maryland, College Park. The school is designed to offer a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that integrates a blended learning model. By combining face-to-face instruction with online coursework, the academy aims to provide students with a personalized educational experience that emphasizes mastery-based learning, flexibility, and technological proficiency.

Beyond its academic structure, College Park Academy distinguishes itself through its close ties to the University of Maryland. Students benefit from access to university resources, including dual-enrollment opportunities, mentorship from university faculty and students, and exposure to a collegiate campus environment. The school’s mission is to bridge the gap between middle/high school and higher education, preparing a diverse student body for post-secondary success by fostering critical thinking, independent study habits, and the technical skills necessary for the 21st-century workforce.

692

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for College Park Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	222
Black	319
Asian	20
Two or More	41
American Indian	3

Black
319 (46.2 %)
Hispanic
222 (32.1 %)
White
86 (12.4 %)
Two or More
41 (5.9 %)
Asian
20 (2.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Prince George's County Public Schools
Phone:	(240)696-3206
Website:	http://collegeparkacademy.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	692
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	290
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 6 118

Grade 7 123

Grade 8 118

Grade 9 95

Grade 10 92

Grade 11 73

Grade 12 73