Summary:
The Prince George's County Public Schools district in Maryland is home to 25 high schools that vary in size, student demographics, academic performance, and other key metrics. While the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, there are several standout schools that demonstrate strong academic achievement.
The Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC and Eleanor Roosevelt High are two of the top-performing high schools in the district, consistently ranking among the best in Maryland. These magnet schools boast exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates well above the district and state averages. In contrast, schools like Northwestern High and International High School @ Langley Park struggle to meet even the district's low performance levels, highlighting the stark disparities in academic achievement across the high schools.
The data also reveals a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic outcomes, with schools serving higher-poverty populations tending to have the lowest test scores and state rankings. The district's Prince George's County Public Schools faces significant challenges in providing high-quality education across all of its high schools, but the success of specialized programs like magnet and charter schools suggests that targeted interventions can make a meaningful difference in student outcomes.
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