Largo High

505 Largo Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

www.pgcps.org/largo/

1,159 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Largo High School, located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, is a prominent secondary school within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic achievement and its emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success. Largo High offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and career-focused electives designed to challenge students and foster critical thinking skills.

Beyond the classroom, Largo High School is known for its vibrant campus culture and robust extracurricular offerings. The school hosts numerous athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs that encourage community engagement and personal growth. With a focus on cultivating a supportive and inclusive environment, Largo High strives to empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens, leveraging its connection to the broader PGCPS network to provide students with the resources and guidance necessary for their future endeavors.

1,159

Total Students

76.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Largo High
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	198
Black	930
Asian	8
Two or More	6
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
930 (80.2%)
Hispanic
198 (17.1%)
White
12 (1.0%)
Asian
8 (0.7%)
Two or More
6 (0.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)
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)808-8880
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/largo/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,159
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	673
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 9 368

Grade 10 328

Grade 11 241

Grade 12 222