Charles Herbert Flowers High

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Charles Herbert Flowers High ranks 80 th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Charles Herbert Flowers High is a public magnet high school in Springdale, Maryland, serving 2,569 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district.

While the school consistently outperforms the district and state in English Language Arts proficiency, its mathematics performance lags behind, particularly in Algebra I and Geometry. With a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (49-62%), the school's academic outcomes trail those of nearby magnet schools like Eleanor Roosevelt High and Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC, which have lower free/reduced lunch rates and smaller student-teacher ratios. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 66th to 101st out of Maryland high schools, suggesting potential equity concerns within the district.

With higher per-student spending than some nearby schools, Charles Herbert Flowers High faces challenges in consistently delivering strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics. Addressing these disparities and supporting economically disadvantaged students could help the school improve and provide more equitable educational opportunities for its predominantly African American and Hispanic student population.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

10001 Ardwick-Ardmore Rd
Springdale, MD 20774-2640

(301) 636-8000

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
80^th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,523

Feeder schools for Charles Herbert Flowers High:

Elementary:	Ardmore Elementary
	Kingsford Elementary
	Lake Arbor Elementary
	William Paca Elementary
Middle:	Ernest Everett Just Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 21.8

Number of students: 2,779

Racial breakdown:

African American:

84.3%

Hispanic:

11.3%

Asian:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Charles Herbert Flowers High ranks worse than 54.8% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 4^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 42.36. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Charles Herbert Flowers High 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 Racial makeup is: African American (84.3%), Hispanic (11.3%), Asian (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charles Herbert Flowers High is 21.8, which is the highest among 25 high schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Charles Herbert Flowers High employs 127 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charles Herbert Flowers High is $15,523. 22 high schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Charles Herbert Flowers High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Charles Herbert Flowers High 80^th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Charles Herbert Flowers 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 Charles Herbert Flowers High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	40.40	130^th	201	35.3%
2005	32.10	147^th	204	27.9%
2006	49.17	113^th	204	44.6%
2007	48.05	120^th	209	42.6%
2008	54.47	132^nd	214	38.3%
2009	54.37	132^nd	213	38.0%
2010	54.01	132^nd	220	40.0%
2011	26.74	149^th	183	18.6%
2012	37.38	132^nd	187	29.4%
2013	33.88	137^th	185	25.9%
2014	53.96	146^th	231	36.8%
2015	40.52	149^th	233	36.1%
2016	47.25	124^th	233	46.8%
2017	44.36	91^st	180	49.4%
2018	44.22	89^th	197	54.8%
2019	27.11	115^th	138	16.7%
2022	51.09	66^th	225	70.7%
2023	32.39	101^st	127	20.5%
2024	42.36	80^th	146	45.2%

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

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.2)

50%

17%

33%

Reviews:

by a student
Wednesday, February 26, 2020

it is the best school and u will never ever regret it Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, November 2, 2018

The 3D Scholars Program is outstanding! It affords the student an opportunity to attend high and college simultaneously. Close Quote

by a citizen on FaceBook
Sunday, April 29, 2012

The staff at Flowers High School need to be informed that mutual respect and the ability to communicate effectively are key to success in every aspect of life.

Read about my horrifying experience at the Soul Train to Motown event on Fox 5's Morning News Facebook page. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, February 17, 2012

The students are out of control. I was there recently and kids were cutting class walking the halls without any concern for being caught. I was taking my son home early and he, myself, and my adult daughter were walking to his class to get something he left behind, the teacher never flinched. I took it upon myself to let him know who I was and what we were doing. Even though they have a uniform policy, girls wear short skirts, super tight pants as well as tight and/or short tops that barely meet the waist of their skirt or pants. A front office worker who was not small had on very tight jeans and very, very high heeled patent leather pumps. Another worker in the guidance office had on a top that revealed cleavage. Excuse me, is this a club or a High School? Upon leaving this day I went to the office to complain and ask why were there students walking around the building and not in class. As a result of my complaint the worker that I spoke to called something in on the 2 way radio. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, August 30, 2009

The staff is very disrespectful, the kids even worse, very overcrowded, not very clean Close Quote

Enrollment information for Charles Herbert Flowers High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	17	1029	11	12	5	n/a	n/a	1074
2002	28	2257	22	27	4	n/a	n/a	2338
2003	28	2257	22	27	4	n/a	n/a	2338
2004	25	2442	23	32	5	n/a	n/a	2527
2005	20	2502	34	37	9	n/a	n/a	2602
2006	25	2460	27	41	8	n/a	n/a	2561
2007	19	2680	34	41	10	n/a	n/a	2784
2008	23	2655	37	41	15	n/a	n/a	2771
2009	14	2563	42	44	9	n/a	n/a	2672
2010	11	2507	42	43	11	n/a	n/a	2614
2011	12	2292	48	58	12	2	7	2431
2012	8	2206	46	66	8	3	16	2353
2013	9	2050	42	67	8	5	20	2201
2014	7	1886	34	69	4	6	30	2036
2015	8	1861	35	86	3	5	34	2032
2016	7	1909	32	98	5	3	39	2093
2017	9	1894	34	102	4	3	31	2077
2018	12	1861	32	117	7	2	31	2062
2019	11	1945	30	150	6	2	42	2186
2020	14	1980	35	186	5	4	38	2262
2021	15	2057	32	204	4	2	28	2342
2022	21	2096	40	267	5	3	25	2457
2023	21	2169	54	291	7	3	24	2569
2024	23	2344	63	314	5	6	24	2779

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 Charles Herbert Flowers High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	1074	53.0	20.3	24.5
2002	2338	85.0	27.5	23.4
2003	2338	85.0	27.5	23.4
2004	2527	119.3	21.2	25.6
2005	2602	135.0	19.3	28.1
2006	2561	131.0	19.5	25.7
2007	2784	142.0	19.6	28.8
2008	2771	151.1	18.3	30.4
2009	2672	135.0	19.8	30.5
2010	2614	130.0	20.1	35.3
2011	2431	122.0	19.9	38.8
2012	2353	114.0	20.6	39.2
2013	2201	109.0	20.1	38.6
2014	2036	106.0	19.2	38
2015	2032	105.0	19.3	42.4
2016	2093	107.0	19.5	39.8
2017	2077	110.0	18.8	47.8
2018	2062	112.0	18.4	47.7
2019	2186	114.0	19.1	49.5
2020	2262	116.0	19.5	51.2
2021	2342	115.0	20.3	54.4
2022	2457	119.0	20.6	49.3
2023	2569	122.0	21.0	62.3
2024	2779	127.0	21.8	62.3

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 Charles Herbert Flowers High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	1074	53.0	20.3	24.5
2002	2338	85.0	27.5	23.4
2003	2338	85.0	27.5	23.4
2004	2527	119.3	21.2	25.6
2005	2602	135.0	19.3	28.1
2006	2561	131.0	19.5	25.7
2007	2784	142.0	19.6	28.8
2008	2771	151.1	18.3	30.4
2009	2672	135.0	19.8	30.5
2010	2614	130.0	20.1	35.3
2011	2431	122.0	19.9	38.8
2012	2353	114.0	20.6	39.2
2013	2201	109.0	20.1	38.6
2014	2036	106.0	19.2	38
2015	2032	105.0	19.3	42.4
2016	2093	107.0	19.5	39.8
2017	2077	110.0	18.8	47.8
2018	2062	112.0	18.4	47.7
2019	2186	114.0	19.1	49.5
2020	2262	116.0	19.5	51.2
2021	2342	115.0	20.3	54.4
2022	2457	119.0	20.6	49.3
2023	2569	122.0	21.0	62.3
2024	2779	127.0	21.8	62.3

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 Charles Herbert Flowers High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$434 (3.4%)	$12,162 (96.5%)	$12,597
2020	$401 (3.1%)	$12,461 (96.9%)	$12,862
2021	$653 (4.9%)	$12,550 (95.1%)	$13,202
2022	$1,499 (10.0%)	$13,556 (90.0%)	$15,055
2023	$1,440 (9.3%)	$14,083 (90.7%)	$15,523

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Charles Herbert Flowers High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 115^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 101^st of 127 High schools	3.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2186	2569	17.5%
African American	1945	2169	11.5%
American Indian	6	7	16.7%
Asian	30	54	80%
Hispanic	150	291	94%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	11	21	90.9%
Two or More Races	42	24	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.5%	62.3%	12.8%

Schools Near Charles Herbert Flowers 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
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
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	407	24	16.9	43.7%	16 (3.9%)	287 (70.5%)	63 (15.5%)	34 (8.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	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
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	1,033	61	16.9	67.7%	9 (0.9%)	839 (81.2%)	164 (15.9%)	8 (0.8%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.8%)	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	20774	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 702-3810	362	30	12.0	89.8%	7 (1.9%)	23 (6.4%)	294 (81.2%)	38 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		18.6	18.6				$20,761	$1,419	$19,342
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
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
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	803	53	15.2	72.6%	10 (1.2%)	506 (63.0%)	271 (33.7%)	11 (1.4%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)								(n/a)		29.1	29.1				$20,367	$1,888	$18,479
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Charles Herbert Flowers High

Is Charles Herbert Flowers High a good school?

Charles Herbert Flowers High ranks 80^th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Charles Herbert Flowers High in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

How many students attend Charles Herbert Flowers High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,779 students attended Charles Herbert Flowers High.

What is the racial makeup of Charles Herbert Flowers High?

Students at Charles Herbert Flowers High are 84% African American, 11% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Charles Herbert Flowers High?

Charles Herbert Flowers High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ardmore Elementary
Elementary : Kingsford Elementary
Elementary : Lake Arbor Elementary
Elementary : William Paca Elementary
Middle : Ernest Everett Just Middle

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