Gwynn Park High School

Gwynn Park High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
13800 Brandywine Rd,  Brandywine, MD
Prince George's County Public Schools
3.1
2.4
1,035 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
980
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
3%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.2
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C-
Teachers
C-
College Prep
D-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.2
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
3%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
65
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
480
Verbal
500
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
9.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
29.4%
State Average
24.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
256:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
Black
78.5%
Hispanic
14.8%
White
2.6%
Two or more races
1.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Towson University 276 Students
Morgan State University 275 Students
Bowie State University 270 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 251 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 189 Students
Howard University 162 Students
University of Maryland Eastern Shore 147 Students
Delaware State University 134 Students
Hampton University 120 Students
Frostburg State University 104 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 109 Students
Psychology 93 Students
Computer Science 83 Students
Nursing 77 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 46 Students
Biology 45 Students
Information Technology 39 Students
Small Business Management 36 Students
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 28 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.1 274 Reviews
3.0 Senior
3/22/2024
It's overall a 3 star school in my opinion. The facility itself is quite old and the bathrooms are not kept tidy. However the athletics and resources are good for students. as far as teachers and academics they are okay. I feel as though there should be more teachers who actually love to teach and here at Gwynn park there are not many.
3.0 Senior
5/16/2023
Gwynn Park High School for me was an interesting experience, to say the least. I have no doubt the school will continue to thrive and do better in the upcoming years. It is noted that many things changed with my time at the school. Covid-19 changed a lot for the school. Not just my school but every single school in Prince George's County was affected. If it wasn't for that Gwynn Park would have been probably the top school in my county, but unfortunately, things changed. Overall Gwynn Park High School is simply "ok".
3.0 Senior
5/9/2022
Gwynn Park High is an average school, in my opinion. I've only spent one school year here so there's not much I can say about it. I feel like the seniors could have had more college readiness and more senior activities.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.4 23 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/16/2025
If I had one word to describe this school, it would be Eastside High. I sent my child to school, and he returned home with broken teeth. I've never had any issues with PG county public schools however my experience at Gwynn Park HS so far has been a nightmare. The laziness is heartbreaking. Our chil...
1.0 parent
2/27/2024
I don’t like this school. The staff are very rude and unprofessional. Staff even flirts and curses out the students.
1.0 parent
2/7/2024
Some teachers are good and Some are just horrible where they brag about failing students. If I had it to do over again, I absolutely would not have enrolled my child here. AVOID AT ALL CAUSE!
1.0 parent
4/12/2023
I would never recommend anyone to this school. The teachers are lazy and don't want to do their jobs. The administrators do nothing when you complain and they allow the teachers to do whatever. Teachers aren't putting in grades all quarter and then they grade dump and the end of the quarter. Change...

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Gwynn Park High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Brandywine, MD, in the Brandywine neighborhood, and is served by the Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 1,035 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 3% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Gwynn Park High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.2, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 980 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $567,641. Discover additional schools in the area, like Croom Vocational High School, Maryland Gospel Assembly School, Grace Brethren Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Brandywine has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gwynn Park High School.

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