Central High School

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

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%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
C
College Prep
D+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
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
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
990
Math
480
Verbal
510
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
27
Reading
25
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
2%
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

GreatSchools Rating

2
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Science
42.9%
State Average
24.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

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

Niche Reviews
3.2 145 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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3.3 3 Reviews
1.0 student
12/17/2016
I have never seen a school like central, racist, discrimination.
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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.
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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

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 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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