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Duval High

Summary:

Duval High is a public magnet high school located in Lanham, Maryland, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,503 students. The school is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district, which is ranked 22 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Duval High has a significantly higher percentage of African American (51.06%) and Hispanic (41.39%) students compared to the surrounding schools, such as High Point High, Fairmont Heights High, and International High School @ Langley Park, which tend to have more diverse racial compositions. Academically, Duval High's performance, as measured by MCAP test scores, is consistently lower than the state and county averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 6.5% of Duval High students were proficient or better in MCAP Mathematics, compared to 10.8% in the county and 24.1% statewide. Additionally, Duval High has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.13% to 74.47% over the past three school years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

Despite being a magnet school, Duval High does not appear to be outperforming the surrounding non-magnet high schools in the district, raising questions about the effectiveness of the magnet program and the school's ability to attract and retain high-performing students. Duval High's spending per student, ranging from $12,706 to $13,396 over the past three school years, is lower than the state average, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges and suggest a need for increased funding and resources to support student learning. The school's student-teacher ratio, ranging from 18 to 19.7 over the past three school years, is relatively high compared to the surrounding schools, which may impact the school's ability to provide personalized attention and support to its students.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 9880 Good Luck Rd
       Lanham, MD  20706-3350

(301) 918-8600

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
128th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,154 Help


Feeder schools for Duval High:

Elementary:    Catherine T. Reed Elementary
    Dodge Park Elementary
    Gaywood Elementary
    Glenn Dale Elementary
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Middle:    Thomas Johnson Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  19.7 Help
Number of students:  2,503

Racial breakdown:

African American:
51.1%
Hispanic:
41.4%
Asian:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.5% Help


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Compare Details Duval High ranks worse than 87.7% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 9th among 10 ranked high schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.86. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Duval High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (51.1%), Hispanic (41.4%), Asian (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Duval High is 19.7. 20 high schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Duval High employs 127 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Duval High is $15,154. 23 high schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Duval High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Duval High 128th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Duval High in the ranking list.)

Prince George's County Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Duval High

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Rank History for all students at Duval High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 31.41 166th 201 17.4%
2005 13.68 177th 204 13.2%
2006 16.56 165th 204 19.1%
2007 21.51 163rd 209 22.0%
2008 32.87 163rd 214 23.8%
2009 34.68 160th 213 24.9%
2010 23.45 181st 220 17.7%
2011 7.70 171st 183 6.6%
2012 25.35 149th 187 20.3%
2013 7.41 173rd 185 6.5%
2014 39.60 165th 231 28.6%
2015 29.28 176th 233 24.5%
2016 26.52 176th 233 24.5%
2017 24.01 137th 180 23.9%
2018 26.62 138th 197 29.9%
2022 41.61 105th 225 53.3%
2023 31.71 103rd 127 18.9%
2024 22.86 128th 146 12.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Duval High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.39 17th 25 32.0%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, January 30, 2012

Open Quote Despite some of the negative rumors regarding Duval High, I am pleased with my son's progress and morale. The teachers are very responsive and dedicated, if you and your child are serious about getting an education the teachers will make sure your child gets the instruction he/she needs. I think the teachers can get overwhelmed by the class size in the beginning but once you meet with them and communicate with them regularly it seems that the issues seem to go away. That's just my experience. I believe that the curriculum could be a bit more challenging but I can't blame that on Duval that fault belongs to the school system.
9th grade parent - 2011/2012 school year Close Quote



Enrollment information for Duval High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 275 1019 61 11 0 n/a n/a 2 1368
1990 230 981 67 19 2 n/a n/a 0 1299
1991 180 938 77 13 5 n/a n/a 0 1213
1992 135 970 72 24 5 n/a n/a 0 1206
1993 129 1054 68 31 4 n/a n/a 0 1286
1994 122 1074 74 37 2 n/a n/a 0 1309
1995 116 1073 51 22 3 n/a n/a 0 1265
1996 116 1073 51 22 3 n/a n/a 0 1265
1997 98 1193 53 23 2 n/a n/a 0 1369
1998 89 1217 38 21 3 n/a n/a 0 1368
1999 87 1260 32 17 4 n/a n/a 0 1400
2000 66 1335 18 19 3 n/a n/a 0 1441
2001 54 1063 15 13 3 n/a n/a 0 1148
2002 43 1145 21 35 9 n/a n/a 0 1253
2003 43 1145 21 35 9 n/a n/a 0 1253
2004 48 1149 21 57 8 n/a n/a 0 1283
2005 43 1282 20 91 9 n/a n/a 0 1445
2006 34 1310 34 173 7 n/a n/a 0 1558
2007 31 1383 37 199 5 n/a n/a 0 1655
2008 32 1417 39 222 4 n/a n/a 0 1714
2009 23 1422 41 249 4 n/a n/a 0 1739
2010 17 1297 35 260 4 n/a n/a 0 1613
2011 21 1299 36 280 3 1 4 0 1644
2012 16 1249 32 332 3 2 14 0 1648
2013 17 1178 37 393 3 3 20 0 1651
2014 17 1134 31 421 3 2 21 0 1629
2015 22 1155 45 444 4 2 25 0 1697
2016 28 1134 35 487 4 1 19 0 1708
2017 26 1191 39 584 4 2 20 0 1866
2018 38 1258 58 701 6 5 19 0 2085
2019 33 1159 52 744 4 6 24 0 2022
2020 42 1154 57 829 4 7 30 0 2123
2021 53 1187 60 872 6 8 20 0 2206
2022 55 1193 61 911 7 6 21 0 2254
2023 66 1278 86 1036 9 6 22 0 2503

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 Duval High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1368 79.5 17.2 n/a
1990 1299 72.0 18.0 6.1
1991 1213 72.5 16.7 8.8
1992 1206 70.9 17.0 11.1
1993 1286 77.6 16.6 10.4
1994 1309 78.0 16.8 22.2
1995 1265 74.2 17.0 25.8
1996 1265 74.2 17.0 25.8
1997 1369 76.0 18.0 24.9
1998 1368 79.9 17.1 23.8
1999 1400 80.0 17.5 16.1
2000 1441 74.9 19.2 25.3
2001 1148 66.7 17.2 30.2
2002 1253 72.7 17.2 27.6
2003 1253 72.7 17.2 27.6
2004 1283 68.0 18.9 37.5
2005 1445 69.0 20.9 39.2
2006 1558 97.0 16.1 39.7
2007 1655 98.0 16.9 40.8
2008 1714 103.0 16.6 39.1
2009 1739 97.0 17.9 42.2
2010 1613 98.0 16.4 50
2011 1644 93.0 17.6 50.5
2012 1648 87.0 18.9 53.5
2013 1651 89.0 18.5 58.5
2014 1629 94.0 17.3 54.3
2015 1697 98.0 17.3 61.2
2016 1708 101.0 16.9 62.2
2017 1866 105.0 17.7 69.3
2018 2085 115.0 18.1 64.8
2019 2022 121.0 16.7 66.1
2020 2123 121.0 17.5 65
2021 2206 122.0 18.0 67.9
2022 2254 123.0 18.3 54.1
2023 2503 127.0 19.7 74.5

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 Duval High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1368 79.5 17.2 n/a
1990 1299 72.0 18.0 6.1
1991 1213 72.5 16.7 8.8
1992 1206 70.9 17.0 11.1
1993 1286 77.6 16.6 10.4
1994 1309 78.0 16.8 22.2
1995 1265 74.2 17.0 25.8
1996 1265 74.2 17.0 25.8
1997 1369 76.0 18.0 24.9
1998 1368 79.9 17.1 23.8
1999 1400 80.0 17.5 16.1
2000 1441 74.9 19.2 25.3
2001 1148 66.7 17.2 30.2
2002 1253 72.7 17.2 27.6
2003 1253 72.7 17.2 27.6
2004 1283 68.0 18.9 37.5
2005 1445 69.0 20.9 39.2
2006 1558 97.0 16.1 39.7
2007 1655 98.0 16.9 40.8
2008 1714 103.0 16.6 39.1
2009 1739 97.0 17.9 42.2
2010 1613 98.0 16.4 50
2011 1644 93.0 17.6 50.5
2012 1648 87.0 18.9 53.5
2013 1651 89.0 18.5 58.5
2014 1629 94.0 17.3 54.3
2015 1697 98.0 17.3 61.2
2016 1708 101.0 16.9 62.2
2017 1866 105.0 17.7 69.3
2018 2085 115.0 18.1 64.8
2019 2022 121.0 16.7 66.1
2020 2123 121.0 17.5 65
2021 2206 122.0 18.0 67.9
2022 2254 123.0 18.3 54.1
2023 2503 127.0 19.7 74.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Duval High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $479 (3.8%) $12,227 (96.2%) $12,706
2020 $465 (3.6%) $12,543 (96.4%) $13,008
2021 $621 (4.6%) $12,776 (95.4%) $13,396
2022 $1,551 (10.3%) $13,530 (89.7%) $15,082
2023 $1,476 (9.7%) $13,677 (90.3%) $15,154

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Duval High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students20222503
 23.8%
African American11591278
 10.3%
American Indian49
 125%
Asian5286
 65.4%
Hispanic7441036
 39.2%
Pacific Islander66
White3366
 100%
Two or More Races2422
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.1%74.5%
 8.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Duval High

Duval High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Catherine T. Reed Elementary
Elementary : Dodge Park Elementary
Elementary : Gaywood Elementary
Elementary : Glenn Dale Elementary
Elementary : James McHenry Elementary
Elementary : Judge Sylvania W. Woods Senior Elementary
Elementary : Seabrook Elementary
Middle : Thomas Johnson Middle

Duval High ranks in the bottom 12.3% of Maryland high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,503 students attended Duval High.

Students at Duval High are 51% African American, 41% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 3% White.


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