Central High

Public, Magnet 9-12

200 Cabin Branch Rd
Capitol Heights, MD 20743

(301) 499-7080

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,367

Feeder schools for Central High:

Elementary:	Capitol Heights Elementary
	Carmody Hills Elementary
	Cora L. Rice Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 877

Racial breakdown:

African American:

60.3%

Hispanic:

36.0%

Asian:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.76. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Central High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (60.3%), Hispanic (36%), Asian (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central High is 15.5, which is the 8^th best among 10 high schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Central High employs 56.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central High is $20,367, which is the 9^th highest among 10 high schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Central High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Prince George's County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince George's County Public Schools 22^nd of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	26.51	186^th	201	7.5%
2005	9.78	183^rd	204	10.3%
2006	5.89	186^th	204	8.8%
2007	10.67	184^th	209	12.0%
2008	10.15	192^nd	214	10.3%
2009	10.67	193^rd	213	9.4%
2010	12.78	193^rd	220	12.3%
2012	3.94	181^st	187	3.2%
2013	0.92	183^rd	185	1.1%
2014	18.40	191^st	231	17.3%
2015	20.03	188^th	233	19.3%
2016	16.79	190^th	233	18.5%
2017	20.43	143^rd	180	20.6%
2018	15.35	168^th	197	14.7%
2022	20.76	177^th	225	21.3%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Central High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	178	680	18	11	2	n/a	n/a	889
1990	146	596	21	12	3	n/a	n/a	778
1991	126	594	16	16	2	n/a	n/a	754
1992	109	627	14	17	2	n/a	n/a	769
1993	80	663	17	18	1	n/a	n/a	779
1994	63	729	26	20	0	n/a	n/a	838
1995	81	941	47	37	1	n/a	n/a	1107
1996	81	941	47	37	1	n/a	n/a	1107
1997	79	1014	50	41	1	n/a	n/a	1185
1998	78	1042	43	48	3	n/a	n/a	1214
1999	92	1078	46	52	5	n/a	n/a	1273
2000	92	1077	53	51	7	n/a	n/a	1280
2001	67	1018	38	45	7	n/a	n/a	1175
2002	43	1071	51	51	10	n/a	n/a	1226
2003	43	1071	51	51	10	n/a	n/a	1226
2004	52	1076	47	85	11	n/a	n/a	1271
2005	34	959	36	78	8	n/a	n/a	1115
2006	22	895	24	84	3	n/a	n/a	1028
2007	20	1062	16	124	2	n/a	n/a	1224
2008	12	1072	16	129	4	n/a	n/a	1233
2009	9	1020	18	119	5	n/a	n/a	1171
2010	8	966	14	86	4	n/a	n/a	1078
2011	6	937	14	92	5	1	2	1057
2012	6	801	9	85	1	0	3	905
2013	6	748	7	99	0	1	7	868
2014	5	684	5	112	1	1	9	817
2015	6	721	7	156	1	0	7	898
2016	4	719	8	207	0	0	9	947
2017	9	708	6	270	3	0	8	1004
2018	20	609	10	277	2	0	9	927
2019	11	562	11	255	2	1	7	849
2020	10	505	10	262	3	1	7	798
2021	8	505	13	244	1	1	5	777
2022	11	489	10	237	1	1	1	750
2023	12	529	13	316	4	1	2	877

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	889	60.0	14.8	n/a
1990	778	57.8	13.4	4.4
1991	754	56.5	13.3	4.5
1992	769	55.7	13.8	8.1
1993	779	55.3	14.1	8
1994	838	57.3	14.6	29.6
1995	1107	69.2	16.0	33
1996	1107	69.2	16.0	33
1997	1185	70.3	16.9	31.4
1998	1214	70.9	17.1	22.3
1999	1273	71.0	17.9	28.1
2000	1280	84.4	15.2	30.9
2001	1175	80.7	14.6	33.7
2002	1226	83.7	14.6	37.4
2003	1226	83.7	14.6	37.4
2004	1271	68.2	18.6	42.4
2005	1115	68.0	16.4	46.8
2006	1028	78.0	13.2	46.2
2007	1224	89.4	13.7	49.5
2008	1233	93.4	13.2	50
2009	1171	91.4	12.8	49.9
2010	1078	83.0	12.9	54.8
2011	1057	79.0	13.3	53.3
2012	905	71.0	12.7	58.7
2013	868	64.5	13.4	59.6
2014	817	65.0	12.5	59.9
2015	898	72.0	12.4	68.3
2016	947	74.0	12.7	64.4
2017	1004	72.0	13.9	71.4
2018	927	71.0	13.0	70.4
2019	849	65.5	12.9	69.8
2020	798	60.5	13.1	69
2021	777	58.5	13.2	72.6
2022	750	59.5	12.6	60.3
2023	877	56.5	15.5	74

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	889	60.0	14.8	n/a
1990	778	57.8	13.4	4.4
1991	754	56.5	13.3	4.5
1992	769	55.7	13.8	8.1
1993	779	55.3	14.1	8
1994	838	57.3	14.6	29.6
1995	1107	69.2	16.0	33
1996	1107	69.2	16.0	33
1997	1185	70.3	16.9	31.4
1998	1214	70.9	17.1	22.3
1999	1273	71.0	17.9	28.1
2000	1280	84.4	15.2	30.9
2001	1175	80.7	14.6	33.7
2002	1226	83.7	14.6	37.4
2003	1226	83.7	14.6	37.4
2004	1271	68.2	18.6	42.4
2005	1115	68.0	16.4	46.8
2006	1028	78.0	13.2	46.2
2007	1224	89.4	13.7	49.5
2008	1233	93.4	13.2	50
2009	1171	91.4	12.8	49.9
2010	1078	83.0	12.9	54.8
2011	1057	79.0	13.3	53.3
2012	905	71.0	12.7	58.7
2013	868	64.5	13.4	59.6
2014	817	65.0	12.5	59.9
2015	898	72.0	12.4	68.3
2016	947	74.0	12.7	64.4
2017	1004	72.0	13.9	71.4
2018	927	71.0	13.0	70.4
2019	849	65.5	12.9	69.8
2020	798	60.5	13.1	69
2021	777	58.5	13.2	72.6
2022	750	59.5	12.6	60.3
2023	877	56.5	15.5	74

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$499 (2.7%)	$17,711 (97.3%)	$18,210
2020	$474 (2.6%)	$18,070 (97.4%)	$18,544
2021	$704 (3.7%)	$18,153 (96.3%)	$18,857
2022	$1,759 (7.9%)	$20,582 (92.1%)	$22,340
2023	$1,888 (9.3%)	$18,479 (90.7%)	$20,367

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	849	877	3.3%
African American	562	529	5.9%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	11	13	18.2%
Hispanic	255	316	23.9%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	11	12	9.1%
Two or More Races	7	2	71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.8%	74%	4.2%

Schools Near Central High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)	MCAP English Language Arts (2024)		MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Algebra II (2024)	MCAP Geometry (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central High	Public, Magnet	9-12	200 Cabin Branch Rd	Capitol Heights	20743	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 499-7080	877	57	15.5	74.0%	12 (1.4%)	529 (60.3%)	316 (36.0%)	13 (1.5%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)								(n/a)		29.1	29.1				$20,367	$1,888	$18,479
Suitland High	Public, Magnet	9-12	5200 Silver Hill Rd	Suitland	20746	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 817-0500	1,834	127	14.4	76.6%	28 (1.5%)	1,570 (85.6%)	205 (11.2%)	7 (0.4%)	6 (0.3%)	5 (0.3%)	13 (0.7%)								(n/a)		40.3	40.3				$20,501	$1,828	$18,673
Fairmont Heights High	Public	9-12	6501 Columbia Park Rd	Landover	20785	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 925-1360	1,039	63	16.4	84.6%	15 (1.4%)	645 (62.1%)	360 (34.6%)	6 (0.6%)	4 (0.4%)	8 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)								(n/a)		30.7	30.7				$20,320	$1,958	$18,361
Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC	Public, Magnet	9-12	301 Largo Rd	Largo	20774	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 546-7247	467	23	20.3	41.5%	18 (3.9%)	333 (71.3%)	59 (12.6%)	43 (9.2%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	8 (1.7%)	81	8^th of 146 public high schools	94.5%		69.6	16^th of 127 public high schools	87.4%	8	50.3	94.5	94.5	61.8	25.0		$18,134	$1,091	$17,043
International High school @ Largo	Public	9-12	505 Largo Rd	Upper Marlboro	20772	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 702-3810	389	30	12.9	87.7%	4 (1.0%)	25 (6.4%)	319 (82.0%)	41 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		18.6	18.6				$20,761	$1,419	$19,342
Largo High	Public, Magnet	9-12	505 Largo Rd	Upper Marlboro	20774	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 808-8880	939	64	14.6	66.3%	12 (1.3%)	788 (83.9%)	125 (13.3%)	6 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	34.7	108^th of 146 public high schools	26.0%					(n/a)		45.3	45.3			6.7	$20,929	$2,026	$18,903
Bladensburg High	Public, Magnet	9-12	4200 57th Ave	Bladensburg	20710	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(301) 887-6700	2,164	131	16.5	84.2%	37 (1.7%)	430 (19.9%)	1,631 (75.4%)	45 (2.1%)	5 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	13 (0.6%)	24.4	127^th of 146 public high schools	13.0%		31.5	104^th of 127 public high schools	18.1%	23		41.1	41.1		5.1		$17,137	$1,930	$15,207
International High School @ Langley Park	Public	9-12	5150 Annapolis Rd	Bladensburg	20710	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 702-3910	330	29	11.3	95.2%	2 (0.6%)	13 (3.9%)	303 (91.8%)	12 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		8.2	8.2				$24,830	$1,511	$23,319
Charles Herbert Flowers High	Public, Magnet	9-12	10001 Ardwick-Ardmore Rd	Springdale	20774	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 636-8000	2,569	122	21.0	62.3%	21 (0.8%)	2,169 (84.4%)	291 (11.3%)	54 (2.1%)	7 (0.3%)	3 (0.1%)	24 (0.9%)	42.4	80^th of 146 public high schools	45.2%		32.4	101^st of 127 public high schools	20.5%	21	10.7	65.9	65.9	8.9		17.9	$15,523	$1,440	$14,083
Parkdale High	Public, Magnet	9-12	6001 Good Luck Rd	Riverdale	20737	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 513-5700	2,561	157	16.3	82.7%	71 (2.8%)	625 (24.4%)	1,768 (69.0%)	82 (3.2%)	5 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	7 (0.3%)								(n/a)		31.6	31.6				$17,035	$1,649	$15,387

Frequently Asked Questions about Central High

What is the racial makeup of Central High?

Students at Central High are 60% African American, 36% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% White.

What schools feed into Central High?

Central High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Capitol Heights Elementary
Elementary : Carmody Hills Elementary
Elementary : Cora L. Rice Elementary

What district is Central High in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

How many students attend Central High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 877 students attended Central High.

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