Suitland High

5200 Silver Hill Rd
Suitland, MD 20746

www.pgcps.org/suitlandhs/

1,847 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Suitland High School, located in Forestville, Maryland, is a prominent public secondary school within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. The school is widely recognized for its specialized academic offerings, most notably its Center for the Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA). This rigorous magnet program attracts students from across the county who are focused on intensive training in fields such as dance, theater, instrumental and vocal music, and visual arts, often serving as a gateway for students pursuing higher education in conservatory and arts-based university programs.

Beyond its focus on the arts, Suitland High provides a comprehensive traditional academic curriculum, including a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various extracurricular opportunities. The school serves as a cornerstone of the Forestville community, operating with a commitment to preparing a diverse student body for post-secondary success. Through its blend of specialized magnet programming and general education, Suitland High aims to foster both academic achievement and creative expression in its students.

1,847

Total Students

116.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Suitland High
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	326
Black	1,475
Asian	7
Two or More	11
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
1,475 (79.9%)
Hispanic
326 (17.7%)
White
24 (1.3%)
Two or More
11 (0.6%)
Asian
7 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
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)817-0500
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/suitlandhs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,847
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	116.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,717
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 9 670

Grade 10 431

Grade 11 357

Grade 12 389