Northwestern High vs Capital City PCS - HS
Northwestern High and Capital City PCS - HS are very closely rated, both scoring around 5.2 out of 10. Northwestern High is significantly larger with 2,381 students, about 6.8× the size of Capital City PCS - HS (350). In math proficiency, Northwestern High leads at 16.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Northwestern High
Hyattsville, MD
5.2/10
High School9th – 12th
2,381 students
Capital City PCS - HS
Washington, DC
5.1/10
High School9th – 12thCharter
350 students
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| Metric | Northwestern High | Capital City PCS - HS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.2 / 10 | 5.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.4 | 2.4 |
| Growth Score | 7.6 | 2.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.3% | — |
| Environment Score | 1.7 | 7.7 |
| State Rank | #1,057 of 1,363 | #183 of 240 |
| State Percentile | 23th | 24th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Northwestern High | Capital City PCS - HS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 16.0% | 12.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 31.0% | 22.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Northwestern High | Capital City PCS - HS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 2,381 | 350 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.7:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.3% | — |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 65.0% | 85–89% |
| District | Prince George's County Public Schools | Capital City PCS |
| City | Hyattsville | Washington |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Hyattsville (20782) | Washington (20011) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $88,226 | $108,377 |
| Median Home Value | $431,300 | $722,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,789 | $1,636 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 37.3% | 54.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% | 10.1% |
| Avg Commute | 35 min | 32 min |