Northwestern High

7000 Adelphi Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20782

www.pgcps.org/northwestern

2,396 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Northwestern High School, located in Hyattsville, Maryland, is a large public secondary school serving the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to offering a comprehensive academic environment. As a staple of the Hyattsville community, Northwestern provides a variety of educational programs, including college preparatory courses, career and technical education (CTE) tracks, and extracurricular activities designed to foster student engagement and personal development.

The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. By leveraging its proximity to Washington, D.C., and the resources provided by the PGCPS district, Northwestern High School aims to equip its students with the skills and experiences necessary to succeed in a global society. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for academic growth, sports, and community initiatives, consistently striving to improve student outcomes and foster a supportive learning culture.

2,396

Total Students

153.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwestern High
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	1,751
Black	511
Asian	20
Two or More	14
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
1,751 (73.1%)
Black
511 (21.3%)
White
88 (3.7%)
Asian
20 (0.8%)
Two or More
14 (0.6%)
American Indian
8 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2%)

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)985-1820
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/northwestern
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	153.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,283
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 9 769

Grade 10 606

Grade 11 529

Grade 12 492