- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Capitol Heights, MD
Central High
Federal NCES profile for Central High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240051001002
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Capitol Heights · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 66.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Central High has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central High ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Capitol Heights, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-74 students YoY
Central High shrank from 877 students in 2022-23 to 803 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 56.5 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-74 students YoY 240051001002 · Capitol Heights, MD High · MID · TRAD
754 enr · 13.5:1 · 66.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Central High shrank from 877 students in 2022-23 to 803 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 56.5 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Central High 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 754
Central High
754 students
What this shows Central High reports 754 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central High compares
Central High 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.6% | ▲ 36% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 754 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
754
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 36% in Maryland - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Central High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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 Central High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central High'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 (~754 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central High
How many students attend Central High?
Central High has 754 students enrolled. It is a high school in Capitol Heights, MD. CCD year-over-year: 877 (2022-23) → 803 (2023-24), down 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High is 13.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central High?
66.6% of students at Central High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central High?
The largest demographic group at Central High is African American at 68.3% of enrollment, in Capitol Heights, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High?
Central High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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).
How does Central High rank among public schools in Capitol Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Central High ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Capitol Heights, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Capitol Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Central High, 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.