Serving 467 students in grades 9-12, Academy Of Health Sciences At Pgcc ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Of Health Sciences At Pgcc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Academy Of Health Sciences At Pgcc's student population of 467 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy Of Health Sciences At Pgcc ranks within the top 5% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Of Health Sciences At Pgcc is 0.48, 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
#53 out of 1347 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
12%
22%
Black
71%
33%
White
4%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Of Health Sciences At Pgcc's ranking?
Academy Of Health Sciences At Pgcc is ranked #53 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Academy Of Health Sciences At Pgcc often compared to?
Academy Of Health Sciences At Pgccis often viewed alongside schools like Eleanor Roosevelt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy Of Health Sciences At Pgcc?
The graduation rate of Academy Of Health Sciences At Pgcc is 95%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Academy Of Health Sciences At Pgcc?
467 students attend Academy Of Health Sciences At Pgcc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Academy Of Health Sciences At Pgcc students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Of Health Sciences At Pgcc?
Academy Of Health Sciences At Pgcc has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Academy Of Health Sciences At Pgcc offer ?
Academy Of Health Sciences At Pgcc offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy Of Health Sciences At Pgcc part of?
Academy Of Health Sciences At Pgcc is part of Prince George's County School District.
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