Charles Herbert Flowers High

10001 Ardwick-Ardmore Rd
Springdale, MD 20774

www.pgcps.org/charleshflowers/

2,712 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Charles Herbert Flowers High School (CHFHS), located in Springdale, Maryland, is a prominent institution within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. Serving a large and diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its robust academic environment and its comprehensive approach to student development. It is perhaps best known for its specialized Science and Technology program, which attracts high-achieving students from across the district and provides them with a rigorous, research-based curriculum designed to prepare them for competitive collegiate studies in STEM fields.

Beyond its academic offerings, Charles Herbert Flowers High School maintains a highly active extracurricular culture, particularly in the realms of athletics and the arts. The school consistently produces competitive sports teams and boasts a vibrant performing arts department that frequently showcases student talent. By fostering a balance between demanding coursework and meaningful student engagement, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are equipped with the leadership skills and academic foundation necessary to succeed in a global society.

2,712

Total Students

137.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles Herbert Flowers High
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	345
Black	2,236
Asian	71
Two or More	25
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	6

Black
2,236 (82.4%)
Hispanic
345 (12.7%)
Asian
71 (2.6%)
Two or More
25 (0.9%)
White
23 (0.8%)
American Indian
6 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
6 (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)636-8000
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/charleshflowers/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,712
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	137.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,618
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	217

* 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 9 758

Grade 10 735

Grade 11 638

Grade 12 581