Enrollment
1,147
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240051001052
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Brandywine · Resource Index
- 40
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.7%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gwynn Park High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gwynn Park High
Gwynn Park High is a large high school in Brandywine, Maryland, enrolling 1,147 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.7% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,147 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 149 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #91.
Its student body is led by African American (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Gwynn Park High.
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 Gwynn Park High compares
Gwynn Park High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,234
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George's County Public Schools, which includes Gwynn Park High.
$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 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
- 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 (~1,147 students)
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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.
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 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Brandywine on the city page.
Is Gwynn Park High a good school?
Gwynn Park High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 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.
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