Serving 498 students in grades 9-12, Academy Of Health Sciences At Pgcc ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 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 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- 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 498 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy Of Health Sciences At Pgcc ranks within the top 1% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Of Health Sciences At Pgcc is 0.47, 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
#7 out of 1343 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
71%
33%
White
4%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 #7 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% 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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% 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 87%.
How many students attend Academy Of Health Sciences At Pgcc?
498 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, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 23:1, 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 Public Schools School District.
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