Largo High School

505 Largo Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 870 students in grades 9-12, Largo High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 870 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in MD)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 14% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Largo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Largo High School's student population of 870 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
870 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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School Rankings

Largo High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Largo High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#526 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
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14%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Largo High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
38%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
10%
21%
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Black
87%
33%
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White
1%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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90%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Largo High School's ranking?
Largo High School is ranked #526 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Largo High School often compared to?
Largo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Largo High School?
The graduation rate of Largo High School is 90%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Largo High School?
870 students attend Largo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Largo High School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Largo High School?
Largo High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Largo High School offer ?
Largo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Largo High School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 870 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 14% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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