La Plata High School

La Plata High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6035 Radio Station Rd,  La Plata, MD
Charles County Public Schools
3.6
2.0
1,217 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
90%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
75
Full Time Teachers
75
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
24
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
75.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
26.5%
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
297:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.5%
White
54.6%
Black
24.8%
Two or more races
9.1%
Hispanic
7.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.8%
Native American
<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.
University of Maryland - College Park 340 Students
Towson University 263 Students
Salisbury University 160 Students
College of Southern Maryland 150 Students
Frostburg State University 110 Students
Virginia Tech 108 Students
Howard University 88 Students
University of Maryland - Baltimore 84 Students
Bowie State University 83 Students
Morgan State University 82 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 114 Students
Psychology 110 Students
Business 105 Students
Biology 82 Students
Computer Science 73 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 47 Students
Political Science and Government 37 Students
Pre-Law Studies 33 Students
Communications 30 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 374 Reviews
4.0 Junior
7/28/2025
Most of the teachers here are really nice and helpful towards the students. If you ever need help, you have multiple opportunities where you can go see them to ask them questions. The administrators are okay as some of them are super strict whereas the others aren't. We definitely do not have the best sports facilities, but we do get by.
3.0 Senior
5/2/2025
Over all i wish the bathrooms were more sanitary and cleaned more often. I wish Teachers were more concerned about our wellbeing.
5.0 Sophomore
7/30/2024
La plata high school is a great high school that gets students will prepared for college they work with the students to help with life in general
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 2 Reviews
1.0 other
6/1/2015
no schools was terrible. fights every day between classes. try private school. or let your kids go to a different school
3.0 parent
5/28/2015
Academics: Good core class variety. Some really good teachers, others average. AP offerings are good: Mr Mazzeo is one of the best esp. for first time AP class takers. Mrs. Shnipes, excellent English teacher really motivating and got the kids interested in Shakespeare! Mrs Shoenbauer. A stand out sc...

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La Plata High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in La Plata, MD, in the La Plata neighborhood, and is served by the Charles County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,217 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. La Plata High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $515,932. Discover additional schools in the area, like Southern Maryland Christian Academy, Milton M. Somers Middle School, Grace Lutheran School, and more. Learn more about what La Plata has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near La Plata High School.

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