Is College Park Academy a good school?

College Park Academy ranks 97 th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend College Park Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 681 students attended College Park Academy.

What is the racial makeup of College Park Academy?

Students at College Park Academy are 43% African American, 34% Hispanic, 14% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

College Park Academy

Summary:

College Park Academy is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Riverdale, Maryland, part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district. The school has seen a gradual increase in racial diversity, with a growing Hispanic student population.

College Park Academy outperforms the district and state in both Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency, with 62.9% of students proficient in ELA compared to 36.1% in the district and 48.4% statewide. However, the school ranks 8th out of 9 Maryland high schools for Hispanic students, indicating a need for improvement in supporting this group. The school spends more per student ($16,516) than the district average, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance, though it has a slightly higher student-teacher ratio (20.3) compared to nearby schools.

While College Park Academy's academic performance is strong relative to the district and state, it lags behind some nearby magnet schools like Eleanor Roosevelt High and Charles Herbert Flowers High in overall rankings and proficiency. The school's statewide ranking has also fluctuated more than its counterparts, ranging from 60th out of 225 Maryland high schools to 97th out of 127.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

5751 Rivertech Ct
Riverdale, MD 20737

(240) 696-3206

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
97^th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,117

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 681

Racial breakdown:

African American:

42.7%

Hispanic:

34.4%

White:

13.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details College Park Academy ranks better than 78.4% of middle schools in Maryland. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.7. (See more...)

Compare Details College Park Academy ranks worse than 66.4% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 5^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 36.7. (See more...)

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

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 Student population at College Park Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (42.7%), Hispanic (34.4%), White (13.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at College Park Academy is 17.9. 17 high schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at College Park Academy is $22,117, which is the 3^rd highest among 10 high schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

College Park Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks College Park Academy 71^st of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See College Park Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks College Park Academy 97^th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See College Park Academy 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 all middle school students at College Park Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile
2015	69.02	85^th	315	73.0%
2016	65.11	99^th	314	68.5%
2017	61.02	117^th	317	63.1%
2018	66.81	97^th	328	70.4%
2019	60.64	114^th	316	63.9%
2021	65.14	82^nd	303	72.9%
2022	69.55	94^th	333	71.8%
2023	70.89	75^th	322	76.7%
2024	73.70	71^st	328	78.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at College Park Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	88.79	6^th	273	97.8%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at College Park Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	61.81	94^th	303	69.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at College Park Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	61.27	88^th	288	69.4%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at College Park Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	75.98	37^th	259	85.7%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at College Park Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	64.40	50^th	207	75.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at College Park Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	84.13	25^th	210	88.1%

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

Rank History for College Park Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at College Park Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2018	33.81	107^th	197	45.7%
2019	37.18	84^th	138	39.1%
2022	53.03	60^th	225	73.3%
2023	40.04	83^rd	127	34.6%
2024	36.70	97^th	146	33.6%

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Rank History for high school Female students at College Park Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	60.27	15^th	31	51.6%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at College Park Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	56.54	8^th	9	11.1%

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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.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, December 6, 2019

I have had the opportunity to meet some of the teachers, they are very professionals. Students are very disciplined. The school itself it is very nice and clean. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, August 8, 2019

It can take some time for your child to adjust in sixth grade, however feel confident that your child is learning. I was on the fence at first but this is one of the best public school options in pg. My child loves it Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, June 9, 2018

Our child attended this school for 5 years, from its day one. We see it grow and develop. The school is still in search of a good working model. Many of the expectations we had at the beginning did not come true. If government allowed them selection testing of applicants, the results would have been better. Most importantly, the quality of teachers is very uneven. Some great, some slacking. This is an aspiring project that lacks leadership and transparency. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, July 8, 2017

Worst experience ever!!! When your child comes home and asks to go to summer school because she doesn't feel prepared for the next grade. HORRIFYING!!!!
Bullying from students and teachers is the worst. Violence, weapons, too friendly of staff. I spent more time at this school fighting for my child to get a peaceful and basic education than I did in her elementary school and I volunteered there 3 times a month! PGCPS needs to either fully support their charter schools or close them down completely. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, June 7, 2017

If you are okay with your child not receving a lot of support from teachers to try to do their best, this is not the school for you. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, April 29, 2017

School of the future! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, March 13, 2017

I am the parent of a 6th grader. My child went from a Honor Roll student to failing. Teachers do not communicate with parents or even assist the kids. Administration is very unorganized and honestly seems like favoritism is shown to the children of University of Maryland professors and staff. It has potential to be a good school, but I do not recommend right now. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, June 10, 2016

Great school! Our son and daughter are going to CPA High School as well. Great teachers and online tutors. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, May 31, 2016

.... It's an internet school. Technically not difficult. However, many teachers don't really teach. For some classes, they have substitutes. For some classes, they actually don't have teachers.
Many teachers are not available to talk over students progress.
Honestly, it's a school I strongly do not recommend. Close Quote

Enrollment information for College Park Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2014	47	171	19	43	0	0	22	0	302
2015	51	227	20	55	0	1	24	0	378
2016	44	280	23	61	0	1	23	0	432
2017	50	352	26	102	0	1	21	0	552
2018	45	398	25	121	1	1	21	0	612
2019	50	398	24	153	1	0	33	0	659
2020	53	390	17	174	0	0	27	0	661
2021	55	364	16	206	1	0	35	0	677
2022	69	342	21	210	2	0	33	0	677
2023	86	319	20	222	3	0	41	1	692
2024	92	291	28	234	2	0	33	1	681

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 College Park Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	302	8.0	37.7	28.1
2015	378	14.0	27.0	33.6
2016	432	19.0	22.7	35.4
2017	552	25.0	22.0	39.1
2018	612	29.0	21.1	40.2
2019	659	33.0	19.9	40.4
2020	661	34.0	19.4	43.9
2021	677	34.0	19.9	46.5
2022	677	35.0	19.3	39.3
2023	692	34.0	20.3	48.6
2024	681	38.0	17.9	51.1

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 College Park Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	302	8.0	37.7	28.1
2015	378	14.0	27.0	33.6
2016	432	19.0	22.7	35.4
2017	552	25.0	22.0	39.1
2018	612	29.0	21.1	40.2
2019	659	33.0	19.9	40.4
2020	661	34.0	19.4	43.9
2021	677	34.0	19.9	46.5
2022	677	35.0	19.3	39.3
2023	692	34.0	20.3	48.6
2024	681	38.0	17.9	51.1

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 College Park Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$317 (2.0%)	$15,176 (98.0%)	$15,492
2020	$312 (1.9%)	$15,856 (98.1%)	$16,168
2021	$521 (3.2%)	$15,996 (96.9%)	$16,516
2022	$2,441 (12.5%)	$17,150 (87.5%)	$19,591
2023	$2,976 (13.5%)	$19,141 (86.5%)	$22,117

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on College Park Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 114^th of 316 Middle schools	Ranks 75^th of 322 Middle schools	12.8%
Ranks 84^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 83^rd of 127 High schools	4.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	659	692	5%
African American	398	319	19.8%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	24	20	16.7%
Hispanic	153	222	45.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	50	86	72%
Two or More Races	33	41	24.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.4%	48.6%	8.2%

Schools Near College Park Academy

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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)	MCAP Science (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 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	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	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
College Park Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	5751 Rivertech Ct	Riverdale	20737	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(240) 696-3206	681	38	17.9	51.1%	92 (13.5%)	291 (42.7%)	234 (34.4%)	28 (4.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.8%)	36.7	97^th of 146 public high schools	33.6%		40	83^rd of 127 public high schools	34.6%	14	19.8	26.5	17.8	68.1	66.7	56.0	60.4	62.9	15.0		14.3	37.1	$22,117	$2,976	$19,141
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	2,571	151	17.0	80.9%	77 (3.0%)	591 (23.0%)	1,804 (70.2%)	79 (3.1%)	3 (0.1%)	5 (0.2%)	12 (0.5%)								(n/a)							31.6	31.6					$17,035	$1,649	$15,387
Northwestern High	Public, Magnet	9-12	7000 Adelphi Rd	Hyattsville	20782	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 985-1820	2,381	143	16.6	79.3%	86 (3.6%)	528 (22.2%)	1,726 (72.5%)	18 (0.8%)	3 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	16 (0.7%)	18.2	137^th of 146 public high schools	6.2%					(n/a)			5.1				33.6	33.6			15.4		$18,316	$1,931	$16,386
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	2,095	126	16.6	83.8%	35 (1.7%)	396 (18.9%)	1,597 (76.2%)	56 (2.7%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.2%)	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	347	29	11.9	94.5%	2 (0.6%)	9 (2.6%)	310 (89.3%)	26 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							8.2	8.2					$24,830	$1,511	$23,319
Eleanor Roosevelt High	Public, Magnet	9-12	7601 Hanover Pkwy	Greenbelt	20770	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 513-5400	2,557	123	20.7	59.8%	240 (9.4%)	1,396 (54.6%)	648 (25.3%)	206 (8.1%)	6 (0.2%)	9 (0.4%)	52 (2.0%)	45.3	72^nd of 146 public high schools	50.7%		54.1	46^th of 127 public high schools	63.8%	26			24.2				63.6	63.6	11.9	36.2	24.9		$14,993	$1,468	$13,525
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	1,054	72	14.7	81.9%	12 (1.1%)	601 (57.0%)	422 (40.0%)	7 (0.7%)	3 (0.3%)	8 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)								(n/a)							30.7	30.7					$20,320	$1,958	$18,361
Duval High	Public, Magnet	9-12	9880 Good Luck Rd	Lanham	20706	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 918-8600	2,484	133	18.6	75.8%	56 (2.3%)	1,230 (49.5%)	1,069 (43.0%)	94 (3.8%)	11 (0.4%)	3 (0.1%)	21 (0.8%)	22.9	128^th of 146 public high schools	12.3%		31.7	103^rd of 127 public high schools	18.9%	25			6.5				54.9	54.9	7.3	5.9	5.9		$15,154	$1,476	$13,677
High Point High	Public	9-12	3601 Powder Mill Rd	Beltsville	20705	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 572-6400	2,960	161	18.3	84.1%	42 (1.4%)	416 (14.1%)	2,398 (81.0%)	82 (2.8%)	9 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (0.4%)								(n/a)							34.1	34.1					$17,056	$2,364	$14,693
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	2,779	127	21.8	62.3%	23 (0.8%)	2,344 (84.3%)	314 (11.3%)	63 (2.3%)	5 (0.2%)	6 (0.2%)	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

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