COLLEGE PARK ACADEMY
College Park Academy is a public charter secondary school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Riverdale, MD with about 612 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 11th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 29 teachers, College Park Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact College Park Academy at (240) 696-3206 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Riverdale, MD 20737
(240) 696-3206
COLLEGE PARK ACADEMY is a public Charter school in Riverdale, MD with about 612 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Prince George's County Public Schools - District:
- Prince George's County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 612
- Teachers:
- 29
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 612 students
- Black or African American
- 65.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.8%
- White
- 7.4%
- Asian
- 4.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.