Serving 677 students in grades 6-12, College Park Academy ranks in the top 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 13% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 677 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
College Park Academy's student population of 677 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
677 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
College Park Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of College Park Academy is 0.64, 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
#475 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
31%
21%
Black
51%
33%
White
10%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is College Park Academy's ranking?
College Park Academy is ranked #475 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are College Park Academy often compared to?
College Park Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Chesapeake Math And It Public Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of College Park Academy?
The graduation rate of College Park Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend College Park Academy?
677 students attend College Park Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of College Park Academy students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of College Park Academy?
College Park Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does College Park Academy offer ?
College Park Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is College Park Academy part of?
College Park Academy is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.
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