Enrollment
462
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240051001704
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Maryland schools.
- 53
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.4%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc
Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc is a mid-sized high school in Largo, Maryland, enrolling 462 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.1:1 is larger than about 97% of Maryland schools and 39% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 462 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 228 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 49/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 154 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc compares
Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,234
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George's County Public Schools, which includes Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc.
$19,234
Per student
-6%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 51.1%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~462 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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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.
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 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc a good school?
Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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