- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brandywine, MD
Gwynn Park High
Federal NCES profile for Gwynn Park High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240051001052
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gwynn Park High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Brandywine · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gwynn Park High has class sizes larger than 85% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gwynn Park High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Brandywine, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Gwynn Park High held near 1,155 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 240051001052 · Brandywine, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,147 enr · 17.4:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Gwynn Park High held near 1,155 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Gwynn Park 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 1,147
Gwynn Park High
1,147 students
What this shows Gwynn Park High reports 1,147 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gwynn Park High compares
Gwynn Park High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▼ 11% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,147 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,147
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Maryland - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.1%
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 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 2.4%
White 2.3%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Gwynn Park 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 Gwynn Park High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gwynn Park 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 (~1,147 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gwynn Park High
How many students attend Gwynn Park High?
Gwynn Park High has 1,147 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brandywine, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,140 (2022-23) → 1,155 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gwynn Park High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gwynn Park High is 17.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gwynn Park High?
43.7% of students at Gwynn Park High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gwynn Park High?
The largest demographic group at Gwynn Park High is African American at 75.4% of enrollment, in Brandywine, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gwynn Park High?
Gwynn Park High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Gwynn Park High rank among public schools in Brandywine?
By Resource Investment Index, Gwynn Park High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Brandywine, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Gwynn Park 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.