INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL @ LARGO
International High school @ Largo is a public secondary school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Upper Marlboro, MD with about 260 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 11th Grade. With about 21 teachers, International High school @ Largo has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
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.
For more information, contact International High school @ Largo at (301) 702-3810 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 702-3810
INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL @ LARGO is a public school in Upper Marlboro, MD with about 260 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Prince George's County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 260
- Teachers:
- 21.5
- 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 260 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL @ LARGO is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 91% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 90.8%
- Black or African American
- 8.1%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- White
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
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.