Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High

12650 Brooke Ln
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

www.pgcps.org/drhenrywisejr/

2,257 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School, located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, is a prominent secondary institution within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-known for its modern campus facilities and its comprehensive approach to academics. It offers a wide array of educational opportunities, including rigorous college-preparatory coursework, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and various Advanced Placement (AP) classes designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the competitive workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular culture, particularly its highly competitive athletic programs and vibrant student organizations. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a sense of community, school spirit, and leadership development among its students. By balancing academic rigor with a variety of sports, clubs, and service-oriented activities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to make meaningful contributions to their community.

2,257

Total Students

131.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	408
Black	1,756
Asian	9
Two or More	18
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	7

Black
1,756 (77.8 %)
Hispanic
408 (18.1 %)
White
47 (2.1 %)
Two or More
18 (0.8 %)
American Indian
11 (0.5 %)
Asian
9 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.3 %)

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)780-2100
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/drhenrywisejr/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,257
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	131.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	153

* 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 9 709

Grade 10 634

Grade 11 433

Grade 12 481