Serving 939 students in grades 9-12, Largo 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 939 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Largo High School's student population of 939 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
939 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Largo 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 Largo High School is 0.28, 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
#780 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
13%
22%
Black
84%
33%
White
1%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
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 Largo High School's ranking?
Largo High School is ranked #780 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Largo High School often compared to?
Largo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Largo High School?
The graduation rate of Largo High School is 87%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Largo High School?
939 students attend Largo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Largo High School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Largo High School?
Largo High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Largo High School offer ?
Largo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Largo High School part of?
Largo High School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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