Gwynn Park High School is in Brandywine census-designated place, Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, a suburban area near Washington DC. It serves the following CDPs: Brandywine, Accokeek, Aquasco, Baden, Cedarville, and portions of Croom. It also serves the Town of Eagle Harbor.
Serving 1,155 students in grades 9-12, Gwynn Park 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 3% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than 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 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,155 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 30% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gwynn Park High School's student population of 1,155 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Year Founded
1956
School Rankings
Gwynn Park 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 Gwynn Park High School is 0.40, 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
#1048 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)3%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
17%
23%
Black
76%
33%
White
2%
32%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Yellow Jackets
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gwynn Park High School's ranking?
Gwynn Park High School is ranked #1048 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gwynn Park High School?
The graduation rate of Gwynn Park High School is 89%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Gwynn Park High School?
1,155 students attend Gwynn Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Gwynn Park High School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% 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 Gwynn Park High School?
Gwynn Park High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gwynn Park High School offer ?
Gwynn Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gwynn Park High School part of?
Gwynn Park High School is part of Prince George's County School District.
School Reviews
5 11/12/2014
My step daughter just started this September at GPHS. So far I have been pleased with the communiction from the administration and teachers. My daughter seems to be learning a lot and she seems to get a lot of interesting projects. Overall I am happy with the school.
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