Central High School is a public magnet high school, located in the Walker Mill census-designated place in unincorporated Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, with a Capitol Heights mailing address. The school is part of the Prince George's County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools system.
Serving 803 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 803 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 55% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Central High School's student population of 803 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
803 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Light blue
School Rankings
Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#852 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
34%
23%
Black
63%
33%
White
1%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central High School's ranking?
Central High School is ranked #852 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Central High School often compared to?
Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Suitland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School?
The graduation rate of Central High School is 55%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Central High School?
803 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Central High School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School?
Central High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central High School offer ?
Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Central High School part of?
Central High School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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