Serving 1,977 students in grades 9-12, Suitland 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 7% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,977 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 75% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Suitland High School's student population of 1,977 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 141 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,977 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
141 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Suitland 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 Suitland High School is 0.22, 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
#1016 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
88%
33%
White
2%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Suitland High School's ranking?
Suitland High School is ranked #1016 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Suitland High School often compared to?
Suitland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School, Oxon Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Suitland High School?
The graduation rate of Suitland High School is 75%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Suitland High School?
1,977 students attend Suitland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Suitland High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Suitland High School?
Suitland High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Suitland High School offer ?
Suitland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Suitland High School part of?
Suitland High School is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.
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