Central High

200 Cabin Branch Rd
Capitol Heights, MD 20743

www.pgcps.org/central/

754 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Central High School, located in Capitol Heights, Maryland, is a public secondary school operating under the jurisdiction of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. Serving the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness. As part of a large school district, Central High provides students with access to a variety of educational resources, extracurricular activities, and support services intended to foster both personal growth and academic achievement.

The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding Capitol Heights area, emphasizing a commitment to student development and community engagement. By participating in PGCPS initiatives, Central High strives to meet state educational standards while providing a supportive environment for a diverse student body. Families and community members interested in specific details regarding school programs, athletics, faculty information, or academic calendars can find up-to-date resources and announcements on the official school website.

754

Total Students

53.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central High
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	225
Black	515
Asian	2
Two or More	2
American Indian	3

Black
515 (68.3%)
Hispanic
225 (29.8%)
White
7 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
Two or More
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Prince George's County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)499-7080
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/central/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	754
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	478
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 187

Grade 10 180

Grade 11 251

Grade 12 136