Friendly High School serves 816 students in grades 9-12.
Friendly High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 816 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friendly High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Friendly High School's student population of 816 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
816 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Friendly High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Friendly High School is 0.46, 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
#464 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%

Hispanic
22%
20%

Black
70%
34%

White
3%
34%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
40%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendly High School's ranking?
Friendly High School is ranked #464 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Friendly High School?
The graduation rate of Friendly High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Friendly High School?
816 students attend Friendly High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Friendly High School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendly High School?
Friendly High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Friendly High School offer ?
Friendly High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Friendly High School part of?
Friendly High School is part of Prince George's County Public Schools School District.
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