Robert D. Stethem Educational Center

Charles County Public Schools
7775 Marshall Corner Rd
Pomfret, MD 20675
Ungraded UG - UG
School Overview
The Robert D. Stethem Educational Center, located in Pomfret, Maryland, serves as a specialized facility within the Charles County Public Schools system. Rather than functioning as a traditional comprehensive high school, the center is designed to provide alternative educational pathways, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and specialized support services. It focuses on equipping students with the hands-on skills and academic foundations necessary for post-secondary success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, apprenticeship programs, or higher education immediately upon graduation.

The center is known for fostering a supportive and focused environment, catering to students who may benefit from smaller class sizes, personalized instruction, or vocational training that is not available at their home schools. By integrating rigorous academic coursework with career-focused curriculum—such as automotive technology, culinary arts, or health occupations—Stethem plays a vital role in addressing the diverse learning needs of the local student population. Through these specialized offerings, the school empowers its students to overcome academic barriers and gain professional certifications that enhance their competitiveness in the modern economy.
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Total Students
33.2
Full-Time Teachers
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Student/Teacher Ratio
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Free/Reduced Lunch
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Ungraded
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Charles County Public Schools
Phone: (301)932-1003
Website: http://stethem.ccboe.com/
Grade Range: UG - UG
Total Students: N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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
Ungraded