Charles Herbert Flowers High School is a comprehensive science and technology magnet school located in unincorporated Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, adjacent to the Springdale census-designated place and with a Springdale postal address. It is part of the Prince George's County School System.
Serving 2,712 students in grades 9-12, Charles Herbert Flowers 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 29% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 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 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,712 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Charles Herbert Flowers High serves the northern part of Upper Marlboro, MD, covering an attendance area of approximately 18 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.1 miles away.
- 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
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Charles Herbert Flowers High School's student population of 2,712 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 137 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,712 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2000
School Rankings
Charles Herbert Flowers High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles Herbert Flowers High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#482 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
82%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
31%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.9%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Silver and Green
School Mascot
Jaguar
Source: 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 #482 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charles Herbert Flowers High School?
The graduation rate of Charles Herbert Flowers High School is 88%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Charles Herbert Flowers High School?
2,712 students attend Charles Herbert Flowers High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Charles Herbert Flowers High School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 20:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Charles Herbert Flowers High School part of?
Charles Herbert Flowers High School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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