Laurel High

8000 Cherry Ln
Laurel, MD 20707

(301)497-2050

www.pgcps.org/laurelhs/

2,129 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Laurel High School, located on Cherry Lane in Laurel, Maryland, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. As a comprehensive high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum designed to prepare students for college and career readiness, complemented by a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, performing arts, and student-led organizations that foster school spirit and community engagement.

The school is known for its commitment to student development and its efforts to maintain an inclusive environment that supports the academic success of its diverse student body. By leveraging resources from the PGCPS district, Laurel High provides students with various pathways, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized career and technical education opportunities. For those looking for current information regarding academic calendars, school policies, or contact details, the official school website serves as a primary hub for families and the local community.

2,129

Total Students

115.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurel High
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	1,002
Black	977
Asian	55
Two or More	31
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,002 (47.1%)
Black
977 (45.9%)
White
56 (2.6%)
Asian
55 (2.6%)
Two or More
31 (1.5%)
American Indian
6 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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)497-2050
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/laurelhs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,129
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	115.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,008
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 9 633

Grade 10 632

Grade 11 459

Grade 12 405