International High school @ Largo

505 Largo Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

www.pgcps.org/ihslargo/

389 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

International High School @ Largo, located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, is a specialized magnet school within the Prince George’s County Public Schools system. It is specifically designed to serve English Language Learners (ELLs) and students interested in a global-focused curriculum. The school operates through a partnership with the International Network for Public Schools, utilizing an inquiry-based instructional model that emphasizes language acquisition, cultural competency, and rigorous academic preparation for college and career success.

A defining feature of the school is its commitment to the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. By integrating IB standards, the school encourages students to become critical thinkers and global citizens who are prepared to navigate an increasingly interconnected world. The campus culture is highly supportive and inclusive, fostering a community where students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds can thrive. By combining personalized language support with a challenging, world-class curriculum, International High School @ Largo aims to bridge the achievement gap and provide its students with the skills necessary to excel in higher education and the global workforce.

389

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for International High school @ Largo
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	319
Black	25
Asian	41

Hispanic
319 (82.0 %)
Asian
41 (10.5 %)
Black
25 (6.4 %)
White
4 (1.0 %)

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)702-3810
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/ihslargo/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	327
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 9 195

Grade 10 18

Grade 11 91

Grade 12 85