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#843 of 1,363 schools in MD
Charles Herbert Flowers High
High School · Prince George's County Public Schools · Springdale, MD
A Prince George's County Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
10001 Ardwick-Ardmore Rd, Springdale, MD 20774
- Math 6% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Charles Herbert Flowers High score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2020, to 33% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Charles Herbert Flowers High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstream Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| High Road Academy of Prince Georges CountyPrivate · tuition | 5.4 | 4–12 | 2.0 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Washington New Church SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–11 | 2.1 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Foundation Learning Center thePrivate · tuition | 6.2 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 47 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Prince George's County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 199
- Rank in district
- #73 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
Charles Herbert Flowers High is listed in Prince George's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charles Herbert Flowers High
Charles Herbert Flowers High is a public high school in Springdale, MD, part of Prince George's County Public Schools, serving approximately 2,779 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #843 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Charles Herbert Flowers High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charles Herbert Flowers High
What grades does Charles Herbert Flowers High serve?
Charles Herbert Flowers High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Charles Herbert Flowers High?
Charles Herbert Flowers High has an enrollment of approximately 2,779 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Herbert Flowers High?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Herbert Flowers High is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charles Herbert Flowers High rank in MD?
Charles Herbert Flowers High ranks #843 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Charles Herbert Flowers High's MySchoolScout rating?
Charles Herbert Flowers High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Charles Herbert Flowers High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles Herbert Flowers High has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Charles Herbert Flowers High a charter school?
No, Charles Herbert Flowers High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charles Herbert Flowers High a Title I school?
No, Charles Herbert Flowers High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charles Herbert Flowers High?
62.3% of students at Charles Herbert Flowers High 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
- 2,779
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 127
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince George's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (301) 636-8000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 20774)
- 52,221
- Area average commute
- 36.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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