Below Average
#1035 of 1,363 schools in MD
Laurel High
High School · Prince George's County Public Schools · Laurel, MD
A Prince George's County Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
8000 Cherry Ln, Laurel, MD 20707
- Math 6% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 76.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Laurel High score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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
71.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Laurel High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,255/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Laurel), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,093
Median home value
$411,200
Median rent
$1,880/mo
College educated
45.3%
Homeownership
55%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20707; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent Pallotti High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| Chesapeake Math and It Public CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,686 | Compare → |
| Phillips School - LaurelPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 4–12 | 2.5 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Echelon AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 3.4 mi | 7 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #119 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
Laurel High is listed in Prince George's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laurel High
Laurel High is a public high school in Laurel, MD, part of Prince George's County Public Schools, serving approximately 2,179 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,035 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laurel High
What grades does Laurel High serve?
Laurel High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Laurel High?
Laurel High has an enrollment of approximately 2,179 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel High?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel High is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laurel High rank in MD?
Laurel High ranks #1,035 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Laurel High's MySchoolScout rating?
Laurel High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Laurel High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laurel High has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Laurel High a charter school?
No, Laurel High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laurel High a Title I school?
No, Laurel High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laurel High?
71.9% of students at Laurel 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
- 2,179
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 122
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince George's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.8%
- Phone
- (301) 497-2050
- 4-Year Graduation
- 76.0%
- Area population (ZIP 20707)
- 36,549
- Area average commute
- 33.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 20707; 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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