Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School is a public high school in unincorporated Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, with an Upper Marlboro postal address. A part of the Prince George's County Public Schools, it opened in the fall of 2006.
Serving 2,291 students in grades 9-12, Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. 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 9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School's student population of 2,291 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 121 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,291 students
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. 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 Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School is 0.41, 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
#922 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
22%
24%
Black
74%
32%
White
2%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.3%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Puma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School's ranking?
Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School is ranked #922 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School often compared to?
Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Largo High School, Frederick Douglass High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School?
The graduation rate of Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School is 83%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School?
2,291 students attend Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School?
Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School offer ?
Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School part of?
Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School is part of Prince George's County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Wise is a really great school and all who enter it over the years will learn to love it too.
1 10/10/2025
This school needs further improvement. Students and financing aren't the best. Students get harmed by other students every week and it needs to change. Many students yell at me, making me consider most people don't have house training or discipline.
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