Serving 1,147 students in grades 9-12, Gwynn Park 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 3% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 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 (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,147 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gwynn Park High serves the southern part of Brandywine, MD, covering an expansive area of approximately 130.4 square miles. Most students typically have a 10-15 minute drive to school, with an average distance of 6.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching as far as 14.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gwynn Park High School's student population of 1,147 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,147 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1956
School Rankings
Gwynn Park 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 Gwynn Park 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
#1066 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
17%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
75%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
2%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
89%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Yellow Jackets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gwynn Park High School's ranking?
Gwynn Park High School is ranked #1066 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Gwynn Park High School often compared to?
Gwynn Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Surrattsville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gwynn Park High School?
The graduation rate of Gwynn Park High School is 89%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Gwynn Park High School?
1,147 students attend Gwynn Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Gwynn Park High School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gwynn Park High School?
Gwynn Park High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gwynn Park High School offer ?
Gwynn Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gwynn Park High School part of?
Gwynn Park High School is part of Prince George's County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
My step daughter just started this September at GPHS. So far I have been pleased with the communiction from the administration and teachers. My daughter seems to be learning a lot and she seems to get a lot of interesting projects. Overall I am happy with the school.
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