Duval High

9880 Good Luck Rd
Lanham, MD 20706

www.pgcps.org/duval/

2,522 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Duval High School, located in Lanham, Maryland, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering academic growth through a wide range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and rigorous coursework. As part of the PGCPS system, the school aims to prepare its students for post-secondary success by integrating technology and community engagement into the daily classroom experience.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Duval High is particularly recognized for its specialized academic programs, including the Science and Technology magnet program, which attracts high-achieving students from across the county. The school maintains an active campus culture that emphasizes school spirit and community involvement, providing students with numerous opportunities to participate in performing arts, competitive sports, and various honor societies. Through these initiatives, Duval High strives to create an inclusive environment that supports both the intellectual and personal development of every student.

2,522

Total Students

137.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Duval High
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	1,110
Black	1,237
Asian	89
Two or More	19
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	3

Black
1,237 (49.0%)
Hispanic
1,110 (44.0%)
Asian
89 (3.5%)
White
54 (2.1%)
Two or More
19 (0.8%)
American Indian
10 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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)918-8600
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/duval/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	137.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,384
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 9 695

Grade 10 724

Grade 11 605

Grade 12 498

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Duval High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	695
Grade 10	724
Grade 11	605
Grade 12	498

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Duval High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,239	49.1%
Male	1,283	50.9%

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