Excellent
#19 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 1% in state
Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc
High School · Prince George's County Public Schools · Largo, MD
A Prince George's County Public Schools high school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
301 Largo Rd, Largo, MD 20774
- Math 54% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 87% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 36 points since 2020, to 54% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 96% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,392
Median home value
$439,500
Median rent
$2,213/mo
College educated
46.3%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20774; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International High School @ LargoEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Largo HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,033 | Compare → |
| Foundation Learning Center thePrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Chesapeake Math and It Public CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | Not available | 1,686 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Prince George's County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 199
- Rank in district
- #1 of 194
- District spending per student
- $19,789NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc is listed in Prince George's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc
Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc is a public high school in Largo, MD, part of Prince George's County Public Schools, serving approximately 407 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #19 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc
What grades does Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc serve?
Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc?
Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc has an enrollment of approximately 407 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc rank in MD?
Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc ranks #19 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc a charter school?
No, Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc a Title I school?
No, Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc?
43.7% of students at Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 407
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince George's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.2%
- Phone
- (301) 546-7247
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 20774)
- 52,221
- Area average commute
- 36.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20774; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025, multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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