La Plata High School

6035 Radio Station Rd
La Plata, MD 20646

laplata.ccboe.com/

1,217 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

La Plata High School, located in the heart of Charles County, Maryland, is a comprehensive public secondary institution that serves as a cornerstone of the La Plata community. Operating under the Charles County Public Schools district, the school is known for fostering a rigorous academic environment while emphasizing the importance of school spirit and community engagement. Its location on Radio Station Road places it centrally within the town, allowing it to act as a hub for local events and student-led initiatives.

Beyond its core curriculum, La Plata High School is recognized for its diverse array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletic programs, fine arts departments, and various student organizations. The school focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college readiness pathways or career and technical education. By maintaining a balance between high academic standards and a supportive social culture, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute meaningfully to their community and the broader world.

1,217

Total Students

74.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Plata High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	641
Hispanic	114
Black	326
Asian	31
Two or More	96
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	4

White
641 (52.7%)
Black
326 (26.8%)
Hispanic
114 (9.4%)
Two or More
96 (7.9%)
Asian
31 (2.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (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:	Charles County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)934-1100
Website:	http://laplata.ccboe.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	310
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 9 320

Grade 10 310

Grade 11 271

Grade 12 316