- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Largo, MD
Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240051001704
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Maryland schools.
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 462
- students enrolled
Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc has class sizes larger than 97% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc shrank from 467 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (-12.8%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 240051001704 · Largo, MD High · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 20.1:1 · 33.4% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc shrank from 467 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (-12.8%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- High Point Hig
High Point High
3,012 students
- Charles Herber
Charles Herbert Flowers High
2,712 students
- Parkdale High
Parkdale High
2,588 students
- Bowie High
Bowie High
2,580 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
2,544 students
- This school 462
Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc
462 students
What this shows Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc compares
Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 39% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▼ 32% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 97% in Maryland - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
0.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$19,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Asian 9.3%
White 2.8%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince George's County Public Schools reports $19,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc
How many students attend Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc?
Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc has 462 students enrolled. It is a high school in Largo, MD. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc is 20.1:1, which is 39% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc?
33.4% of students at Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc?
The largest demographic group at Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc is African American at 68.6% of enrollment, in Largo, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc?
Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc, Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students), Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students), and Parkdale High (2,588 students). See the Prince George's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.