Serving 2,457 students in grades 9-12, Charles Herbert Flowers High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than 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: 2,457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles Herbert Flowers High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Charles Herbert Flowers High School's student population of 2,457 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charles Herbert Flowers High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles Herbert Flowers High School is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#185 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
85%
33%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles Herbert Flowers High School's ranking?
Charles Herbert Flowers High School is ranked #185 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Charles Herbert Flowers High School often compared to?
Charles Herbert Flowers High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eleanor Roosevelt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charles Herbert Flowers High School?
The graduation rate of Charles Herbert Flowers High School is 92%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Charles Herbert Flowers High School?
2,457 students attend Charles Herbert Flowers High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Charles Herbert Flowers High School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Charles Herbert Flowers High School?
Charles Herbert Flowers High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charles Herbert Flowers High School offer ?
Charles Herbert Flowers High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles Herbert Flowers High School part of?
Charles Herbert Flowers High School is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.
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