- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Upper Marlboro, MD
Largo High
Federal NCES profile for Largo High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240051001089
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Largo High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Upper Marlboro · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Largo High has class sizes larger than 90% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Largo High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Upper Marlboro, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+94 students YoY
Largo High grew from 939 students in 2022-23 to 1,033 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+94 students YoY 240051001089 · Upper Marlboro, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,159 enr · 18.1:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Largo High grew from 939 students in 2022-23 to 1,033 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Largo 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 1,159
Largo High
1,159 students
What this shows Largo High reports 1,159 students on the CCD universe file.
How Largo High compares
Largo High is a growing 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▲ 20% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,159 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,159
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Maryland - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.6%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 80.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
White 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Largo High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
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 Largo 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Largo 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
Similar high schools in Upper Marlboro
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,159 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Largo High
How many students attend Largo High?
Largo High has 1,159 students enrolled. It is a high school in Upper Marlboro, MD. CCD year-over-year: 939 (2022-23) → 1,033 (2023-24), up 94.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Largo High?
The student-teacher ratio at Largo High is 18.1:1, which is 25% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Largo High?
58.8% of students at Largo High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Largo High?
The largest demographic group at Largo High is African American at 80.2% of enrollment, in Upper Marlboro, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Largo High?
Largo High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Largo High rank among high schools in Upper Marlboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Largo High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Upper Marlboro, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Upper Marlboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Largo 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.