Fairmont Heights High

6501 Columbia Park Rd
Landover, MD 20785

www.pgcps.org/fairmontheights/

1,090 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fairmont Heights High School, located in Landover, Maryland, is a prominent secondary school within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. The school has a rich history as one of the oldest African American high schools in the county, originally established in 1950. In 2017, the school transitioned into a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility designed to support modern pedagogical needs, featuring advanced technology labs, specialized career-readiness spaces, and modern athletic facilities, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing a contemporary learning environment for its students.

Academically, Fairmont Heights serves a diverse student body and emphasizes a curriculum centered on college and career readiness. The school is well-known for its specialized academic programs, including the Information Technology and Cybersecurity pathways, which provide students with industry-standard skills and certifications. By combining a legacy of community tradition with updated technical resources and a focus on post-secondary success, Fairmont Heights High School aims to equip its students with the critical thinking and professional tools necessary to compete in a global economy.

1,090

Total Students

70.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairmont Heights High
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	453
Black	609
Asian	12
Two or More	1
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Black
609 (55.9%)
Hispanic
453 (41.6%)
Asian
12 (1.1%)
White
10 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
Two or More
1 (0.1%)

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)925-1360
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/fairmontheights/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,090
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,040
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 9 287

Grade 10 276

Grade 11 298

Grade 12 229