Crossland High

6901 Temple Hill Rd
Temple Hills, MD 20748

www.pgcps.org/crossland/

1,094 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Crossland High School, located in Temple Hills, Maryland, is a public secondary school operating under the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive education that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. Serving a diverse student body, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education, military service, and the workforce by emphasizing critical thinking, technological proficiency, and community responsibility.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Crossland High School offers various specialized programs and student organizations that foster leadership and personal development. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, promoting an environment where students are encouraged to engage in athletics, arts, and career-readiness initiatives. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and providing ongoing support through its faculty and administrative staff, the school strives to cultivate an inclusive culture that helps students navigate the challenges of high school while planning for their future goals.

1,094

Total Students

88.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crossland High
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	285
Black	779
Asian	4
Two or More	7
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
779 (71.2%)
Hispanic
285 (26.1%)
White
14 (1.3%)
Two or More
7 (0.6%)
Asian
4 (0.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)
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)449-4800
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/crossland/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,094
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,023
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 9 286

Grade 10 326

Grade 11 274

Grade 12 208