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Gwynn Park High

13800 Brandywine Rd, Brandywine, MD 20613Prince George's County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,140
Students
Total enrolled
91%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 5% vs nat'l
$21,751
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 52% vs nat'l
17.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 12% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,140 students in grades 09–12 in Brandywine, Maryland.
52% above average funding
District spends $21,751 per pupil, 52% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Gwynn Park High is a very large high in Brandywine, Maryland, serving grades 09–12 with 1,140 students. The district invests $21,751 per student — 52% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 91% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Gwynn Park High

1,140
Total Students
17.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
51%
Free Lunch
66
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution600 male · 540 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility51%
National avg 52% · 583 students
Student Composition
15%
79%
Asian1%
White3%
Hispanic / Latino15%
Black79%
Multiracial2%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 240051001052

Academic Outcomes at Gwynn Park High

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
91
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
91%
State avg
90%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 28th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 20613

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,751Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$21,751
State avg
$28,238
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,570
Student Support$4,133
Administration$2,610
Operations$3,263
Other$2,175
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $21,751 spent per student, an estimated $9,636 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
51%
37%
State government
51.1%
Local (property tax)
36.8%
Federal programs
12.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 91% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Above-average funding — $21,751/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Accokeek AcademyBeltsville AcademyMary Harris Mother Jones ElementaryPort Towns Elementary
↓
Middle
Greenbelt MiddleThomas Johnson MiddleWilliam Wirt MiddleBuck Lodge Middle
+4 more
↓
High School
High Point HighCharles Herbert Flowers HighParkdale HighEleanor Roosevelt High
+12 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyPrince George's County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPrince George's County Public Schools →
Phone: (301)372-0140
NCES ID: 240051001052
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Brandywine seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
13800 Brandywine Rd, Brandywine, MD 20613
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.