Largo High

Q: Is Largo High a good school?

Largo High ranks 108 th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Largo High is a public magnet high school in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, serving 939 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district. While Largo High offers a specialized academic program, its performance lags behind many of its neighboring schools in the area.

One key factor that sets Largo High apart is its significantly higher percentage of African American students (83.92%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 19.87% to 85.61% African American. Additionally, Largo High's test scores, as measured by the MCAP assessments, are generally lower than the state and county averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 45.3% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 55.3%. The school's Geometry proficiency rate of 6.7% is also well below the state average of 21.9%. Largo High also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.6% to 66.35% over the past few years, indicating a predominantly low-income student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Duval High, Suitland High, and Charles Herbert Flowers High, Largo High's performance on standardized tests is generally lower. These schools have higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. The racial imbalance between Largo High and some of the other nearby schools, such as International High School @ Langley Park, which has a student population that is over 90% Hispanic, also highlights the potential for racial segregation within the district. Despite being a magnet school, Largo High does not appear to be performing at a significantly higher level than the other non-magnet high schools in the area, raising questions about the effectiveness of the magnet program in improving academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

505 Largo Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774-2121

(301) 808-8880

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
108^th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,929

Feeder schools for Largo High:

Elementary:

Kettering Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 939

Racial breakdown:

African American:

83.9%

Hispanic:

13.3%

White:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Largo High ranks worse than 74% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 7^th among 10 ranked high schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.66. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Largo 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 (83.9%), Hispanic (13.3%), White (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Largo High is 14.6, which is the 6^th best among 10 high schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Largo High employs 64 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Largo High is $20,929, which is the 5^th highest among 10 high schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Largo High 108^th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Largo High in the ranking list.)

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 Largo High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	31.53	165^th	201	17.9%
2005	10.67	181^st	204	11.3%
2006	13.29	171^st	204	16.2%
2007	16.27	172^nd	209	17.7%
2008	23.69	173^rd	214	19.2%
2009	20.19	185^th	213	13.1%
2010	13.68	192^nd	220	12.7%
2011	13.44	164^th	183	10.4%
2012	21.30	153^rd	187	18.2%
2013	20.82	156^th	185	15.7%
2014	42.60	162^nd	231	29.9%
2015	38.40	155^th	233	33.5%
2016	27.43	174^th	233	25.3%
2017	20.56	142^nd	180	21.1%
2018	18.92	155^th	197	21.3%
2022	28.79	146^th	225	35.1%
2024	34.66	108^th	146	26.0%

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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 Largo High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	281	1584	30	13	2	n/a	n/a	1	1911
1990	213	1722	29	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	1976
1991	172	1740	26	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	1950
1992	136	1787	29	10	4	n/a	n/a	0	1966
1993	125	1892	29	10	8	n/a	n/a	0	2064
1994	95	2059	29	15	6	n/a	n/a	0	2204
1995	47	2094	20	22	5	n/a	n/a	0	2188
1996	47	2094	20	22	5	n/a	n/a	0	2188
1997	47	2124	18	25	8	n/a	n/a	0	2222
1998	44	2179	14	24	8	n/a	n/a	0	2269
1999	45	2338	15	27	7	n/a	n/a	0	2432
2000	46	2340	13	27	5	n/a	n/a	0	2431
2001	27	2033	13	28	7	n/a	n/a	0	2108
2002	23	1740	13	28	12	n/a	n/a	0	1816
2003	23	1740	13	28	12	n/a	n/a	0	1816
2004	15	1745	18	24	9	n/a	n/a	0	1811
2005	24	1852	16	25	14	n/a	n/a	0	1931
2006	25	1950	13	27	16	n/a	n/a	0	2031
2007	12	1618	12	18	14	n/a	n/a	0	1674
2008	14	1424	9	13	8	n/a	n/a	0	1468
2009	10	1416	8	12	8	n/a	n/a	0	1454
2010	6	1353	16	18	9	n/a	n/a	0	1402
2011	6	1216	16	18	7	0	3	0	1266
2012	7	1109	15	20	7	0	7	0	1165
2013	7	1073	12	24	6	0	14	0	1136
2014	8	1033	9	31	4	0	17	0	1102
2015	6	952	8	40	2	0	18	0	1026
2016	5	775	8	41	3	0	16	0	848
2017	6	698	5	48	3	0	14	0	774
2018	5	705	7	50	2	0	15	0	784
2019	3	753	8	64	2	1	12	0	843
2020	4	779	5	70	2	1	11	0	872
2021	6	816	5	67	2	2	10	1	909
2022	8	755	7	89	2	2	6	1	870
2023	12	788	6	125	2	1	4	1	939

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 Largo High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1911	89.0	21.4	n/a
1990	1976	93.0	21.2	1.1
1991	1950	92.4	21.1	0.7
1992	1966	97.4	20.1	2.1
1993	2064	99.4	20.8	2
1994	2204	106.9	20.6	10.8
1995	2188	107.3	20.4	14
1996	2188	107.3	20.4	14
1997	2222	103.4	21.5	14
1998	2269	102.9	22.1	13.8
1999	2432	103.0	23.6	9.7
2000	2431	111.5	21.8	13
2001	2108	101.5	20.8	13.8
2002	1816	105.0	17.3	18.6
2003	1816	105.0	17.3	18.6
2004	1811	83.5	21.7	25.5
2005	1931	96.0	20.1	26.7
2006	2031	108.0	18.8	23.1
2007	1674	91.0	18.4	24.4
2008	1468	84.0	17.5	28.7
2009	1454	75.0	19.4	32.5
2010	1402	78.0	17.9	35
2011	1266	76.0	16.6	37.1
2012	1165	64.0	18.2	43.1
2013	1136	59.0	19.2	43.1
2014	1102	63.0	17.4	45.8
2015	1026	60.0	17.1	52.8
2016	848	53.0	16.0	49.8
2017	774	51.0	15.1	54.9
2018	784	50.0	15.6	52.2
2019	843	55.0	15.3	56.5
2020	872	53.0	16.4	57.9
2021	909	62.0	14.6	60.2
2022	870	61.0	14.2	54.6
2023	939	64.0	14.6	66.3

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 Largo High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1911	89.0	21.4	n/a
1990	1976	93.0	21.2	1.1
1991	1950	92.4	21.1	0.7
1992	1966	97.4	20.1	2.1
1993	2064	99.4	20.8	2
1994	2204	106.9	20.6	10.8
1995	2188	107.3	20.4	14
1996	2188	107.3	20.4	14
1997	2222	103.4	21.5	14
1998	2269	102.9	22.1	13.8
1999	2432	103.0	23.6	9.7
2000	2431	111.5	21.8	13
2001	2108	101.5	20.8	13.8
2002	1816	105.0	17.3	18.6
2003	1816	105.0	17.3	18.6
2004	1811	83.5	21.7	25.5
2005	1931	96.0	20.1	26.7
2006	2031	108.0	18.8	23.1
2007	1674	91.0	18.4	24.4
2008	1468	84.0	17.5	28.7
2009	1454	75.0	19.4	32.5
2010	1402	78.0	17.9	35
2011	1266	76.0	16.6	37.1
2012	1165	64.0	18.2	43.1
2013	1136	59.0	19.2	43.1
2014	1102	63.0	17.4	45.8
2015	1026	60.0	17.1	52.8
2016	848	53.0	16.0	49.8
2017	774	51.0	15.1	54.9
2018	784	50.0	15.6	52.2
2019	843	55.0	15.3	56.5
2020	872	53.0	16.4	57.9
2021	909	62.0	14.6	60.2
2022	870	61.0	14.2	54.6
2023	939	64.0	14.6	66.3

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 Largo High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$653 (3.9%)	$16,160 (96.1%)	$16,813
2020	$666 (4.0%)	$16,044 (96.0%)	$16,710
2021	$846 (4.9%)	$16,544 (95.1%)	$17,389
2022	$1,858 (8.9%)	$19,105 (91.1%)	$20,963
2023	$2,026 (9.7%)	$18,903 (90.3%)	$20,929

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	843	939	11.4%
African American	753	788	4.6%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	8	6	25%
Hispanic	64	125	95.3%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	3	12	300%
Two or More Races	12	4	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.5%	66.3%	9.9%

Schools Near Largo 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
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
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
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
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
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
Dr. Henry A. Wise Junior High	Public	9-12	12650 Brooke Ln	Upper Marlboro	20772	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 780-2100	2,257	131	17.2	58.6%	47 (2.1%)	1,756 (77.8%)	408 (18.1%)	9 (0.4%)	11 (0.5%)	7 (0.3%)	18 (0.8%)								(n/a)		43.8	43.8				$17,362	$1,695	$15,666
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Largo High

What is the racial makeup of Largo High?

Students at Largo High are 84% African American, 13% Hispanic, 1% White.

Is Largo High a good school?

Largo High ranks 108^th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Largo High in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

What schools feed into Largo High?

Largo High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kettering Elementary

How many students attend Largo High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 939 students attended Largo High.

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