La Plata High School
- La Plata High School serves 1,108 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 97% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- La Plata High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 63% (majority Black).
Top Placements
La Plata High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
School Overview
- La Plata High School's student population of 1,108 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,108 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 72 teachers |
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School Comparison
- La Plata High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,359 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of La Plata High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #256 out of 1359 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 97% | 41% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 42% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 17% |
| Black | 18% | 34% |
| White | 67% | 37% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.72 |
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| Graduation Rate | 95% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Charles County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to La Plata High School is St. Charles High School (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Milton M. Somers Middle School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mary Matula Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- La Plata Mary Matula Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 781 students
0.0 miles
6025 Radio Station Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-5412 0.0 PK-5 781 - La Plata F. B. Gwynn Educational Center Alternative School
0.1 miles
5998 Radio Station Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-3884 0.1 n/a n/a - La Plata Milton M. Somers Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 986 students
1.9 miles
300 Willow Lane
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-4663 1.9 6-8 986 - La Plata Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 698 students
2.1 miles
400 Willow Ln
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-4687 2.1 PK-5 698 - Waldorf St. Charles High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,281 student
2.6 miles
5305 Piney Church Rd
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 753-2090 2.6 9-12 1,281
School Reviews
| 5 I go to Laplata High, it's a great school! They do a good job of keeping the school clean, problems with students isn't really a problem, and the teachers are great as well. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Kayla |
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