Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

200 Cabin Branch Rd, Capitol Heights, MD

Prince George's County Public Schools

3.2

3.3

803 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Average SAT Score
990

Average ACT Score
26

Math Proficiency
7.5%

Reading Proficiency
47%

Average GPA
3.23

Graduation Rate
55%

C-

Academics

Teachers

College Prep

D+

Administration

Resources/Facilities

C+

Clubs and Activities

B-

Sports

Food

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.23

Reading Proficiency

47%

Math Proficiency

7.5%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

15:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

20.2%

College Prep

Average SAT

990

Math

480

Verbal

510

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Number of AP Courses

AP Pass Rate

AP Math Enrollment

Very Low

AP Science Enrollment

Very Low

Other AP Enrollment

Very Low

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Low

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

155:1

Student Diversity

Male

52.8%

Female

47.2%

Black

60.3%

Hispanic

36%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1.5%

White

1.4%

Native American

<1%

Two or more races

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered

IB 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 210 Students

University of Maryland - College Park 191 Students

Morgan State University 189 Students

Bowie State University 184 Students

Howard University 160 Students

North Carolina A&T State University 96 Students

University of Maryland - Baltimore 89 Students

Prince George's Community College 86 Students

Hampton University 76 Students

Georgetown University 75 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 65 Students

Biology 54 Students

Psychology 52 Students

Computer Science 51 Students

Nursing 46 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 31 Students

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 23 Students

Political Science and Government 20 Students

Computer Software Engineering 18 Students

Chemistry 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

3.0 Freshman

3/6/2025

My overall experience at Central High School as a freshman has been overwhelming overall. 2 of the teachers I have have baerly showed up to cas which has affected my education in those subjects. There is a variety of spoerts which is good. In some lessons i get taught have been really confusing and i feel as teachers should help students a little more.

2.0 Alum

11/4/2023

If I were to describe my high school experience in one word I would say "untraditional". My school was considered one of the lowest tier schools in the county. If you went there is not because you had a choice, you were forced. The main good that came from the school was honesty the students and some of the teachers. They were a joy to be around.

4.0 Senior

5/26/2022

My experience at central was good it was very diverse school full of great teachers , good programs, and a welcoming group of people that care about the students future.

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1.0 student

12/17/2016

I have never seen a school like central, racist, discrimination.

5.0 other

12/5/2013

This is a great school with great faculty. Gets a bad rap like everything in Prince George's County. I have many acquaintances who graduated from this school. They have wonderful professional careers now.

4.0 student

8/10/2011

I have just graduate from Central although I am not going to college Central has given me the tools I need to go out in the real world. My GPA was a 3.625 and without the help of the staff that would not have been possible. GO CLASS OF 2011!!

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Maryland Prince George's County Capitol Heights 20743

Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Capitol Heights, MD and is served by the Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 803 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.23, the graduation rate is 55%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 990 and an ACT score of 26. Discover additional schools in the area, like Suitland High School, Bishop McNamara High School, From the Heart Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Capitol Heights has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central High School.

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