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Laurel High

8000 Cherry Ln, Laurel, MD 20707Prince George's County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
2,134
Students
Total enrolled
77%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 11% vs nat'l
$21,751
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 52% vs nat'l
17.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 15% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 2,134 students in grades 09–12 in Laurel, Maryland.
52% above average funding
District spends $21,751 per pupil, 52% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Laurel High is a very large high in Laurel, Maryland, serving grades 09–12 with 2,134 students. The district invests $21,751 per student — 52% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 77% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Laurel High

2,134
Total Students
17.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
69%
Free Lunch
120
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 Distribution1,075 male · 1,058 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility69%
National avg 52% · 1,476 students
Student Composition
41%
50%
Asian3%
White4%
Hispanic / Latino41%
Black50%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 240051001092

Academic Outcomes at Laurel High

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
77
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
77%
State avg
90%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 73th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 20707

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
  • Above-average funding — $21,751/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 77% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
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)497-2050
NCES ID: 240051001092
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Laurel 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
8000 Cherry Ln, Laurel, MD 20707
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.