Crossland High School is a public secondary school located in Camp Springs census-designated place, unincorporated Prince George's County, Maryland, with Temple Hills postal address. The school serves about 2,000 students in grades 9 to 12 in the Prince George's County Public Schools system.
Serving 1,094 students in grades 9-12, Crossland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower 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: 1,094 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 64% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Crossland High serves the western part of Temple Hills, MD, covering an area of approximately 9 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crossland High School's student population of 1,094 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,094 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crossland High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crossland High School is 0.43, 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
#1162 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
26%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
71%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
64%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Black, Gold
School Mascot
Cavaliers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crossland High School's ranking?
Crossland High School is ranked #1162 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crossland High School?
The graduation rate of Crossland High School is 64%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Crossland High School?
1,094 students attend Crossland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Crossland High School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crossland High School?
Crossland High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crossland High School offer ?
Crossland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Crossland High School part of?
Crossland High School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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