Croom High

Prince George's County Public Schools
9400 Surratts Rd
Cheltenham, MD 20623
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Croom High School, located in Cheltenham, Maryland, is a specialized educational institution within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. It is uniquely structured as a vocational and alternative learning center, designed to provide students with a pathway to success that differs from the traditional high school experience. The school focuses heavily on career and technical education (CTE), offering programs that prepare students for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into the workforce.

The school's mission centers on fostering a supportive, smaller-school environment where students who may struggle in large, comprehensive high schools can receive personalized attention. By integrating academic instruction with practical, hands-on training in various trades and career fields, Croom High aims to improve student engagement, attendance, and graduation rates. It serves as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that students have the technical skills and academic foundation necessary to achieve their professional goals after graduation.
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School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Prince George's County Public Schools
Phone: (301)372-8846
Website: http://www.pgcps.org/croom/
Grade Range: M - M
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NSLP Participation:1 N/A
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* 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 breakdown: M - M