Central High vs IDEA PCS
Central High and IDEA PCS are very closely rated, both scoring around 3.3 out of 10. Central High is significantly larger with 803 students, about 2.6× the size of IDEA PCS (309). In math proficiency, Central High leads at 17.0%.
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.
Central High
Capitol Heights, MD
3.3/10
High School9th – 12th
803 students
IDEA PCS
Washington, DC
3.5/10
High School9th – 12thCharter
309 students
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| Metric | Central High | IDEA PCS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.3 / 10 | 3.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.1 | 4.0 |
| Growth Score | 3.4 | 3.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.6% | — |
| Environment Score | 2.0 | 2.3 |
| State Rank | #1,323 of 1,363 | #232 of 240 |
| State Percentile | 3th | 4th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Central High | IDEA PCS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 17.0% | 7.5% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 32.0% | 22.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Central High | IDEA PCS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 803 | 309 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.6% | — |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 55.0% | 45–49% |
| District | Prince George's County Public Schools | IDEA PCS |
| City | Capitol Heights | Washington |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Capitol Heights (20743) | Washington (20019) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,332 | $57,031 |
| Median Home Value | $317,100 | $437,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,614 | $1,174 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 22.9% | 25.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% | 24.9% |
| Avg Commute | 37 min | 36 min |