Fairmont Heights High School is an American public comprehensive secondary school located in Landover, Maryland, just outside Washington D.C. It is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools system. Two middle schools feed into Fairmont Heights. It is part of the School Board District 3.
Serving 1,054 students in grades 9-12, Fairmont Heights 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,054 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairmont Heights High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fairmont Heights High School's student population of 1,054 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,054 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
1950
Colors
White, Maroon
School Rankings
Fairmont Heights High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairmont Heights High School is 0.52, 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
#1009 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
40%
23%
Black
57%
33%
White
1%
32%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
79%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairmont Heights High School's ranking?
Fairmont Heights High School is ranked #1009 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Fairmont Heights High School often compared to?
Fairmont Heights High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles Herbert Flowers High School, Eleanor Roosevelt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairmont Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Fairmont Heights High School is 79%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Fairmont Heights High School?
1,054 students attend Fairmont Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Fairmont Heights High School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairmont Heights High School?
Fairmont Heights High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairmont Heights High School offer ?
Fairmont Heights High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fairmont Heights High School part of?
Fairmont Heights High School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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