Below Average
#1205 of 1,363 schools in MD
Suitland High
High School · Prince George's County Public Schools · Suitland, MD
A Prince George's County Public Schools high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5200 Silver Hill Rd, Suitland, MD 20746
- Math 7% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 68.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Suitland High score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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 27 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Suitland High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,391
Median home value
$325,000
Median rent
$1,735/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
33.5%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20746; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Mcnamara High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 872 | Compare → |
| Central HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 803 | Compare → |
| Maya Angelou Pcs - HSCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Schools-washingtonPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 160 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #166 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
Suitland High is listed in Prince George's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Suitland High
Suitland High is a public high school in Suitland, MD, part of Prince George's County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,719 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,205 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Suitland High
What grades does Suitland High serve?
Suitland High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Suitland High?
Suitland High has an enrollment of approximately 1,719 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Suitland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Suitland High is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Suitland High rank in MD?
Suitland High ranks #1,205 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Suitland High's MySchoolScout rating?
Suitland High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Suitland High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Suitland High has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Suitland High a charter school?
No, Suitland High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Suitland High a Title I school?
No, Suitland High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Suitland High?
72.0% of students at Suitland 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
- 1,719
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 117
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince George's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.3%
- Phone
- (301) 817-0500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 68.0%
- Area population (ZIP 20746)
- 27,494
- Area average commute
- 36.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 · 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.
- 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 20746; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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