Serving 1,140 students in grades 9-12, Gwynn Park High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Gwynn Park High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gwynn Park High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Gwynn Park High School is ranked #1048 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gwynn Park High School?
The graduation rate of Gwynn Park High School is 93%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Gwynn Park High School?
1,140 students attend Gwynn Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Gwynn Park High School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gwynn Park High School?
Gwynn Park High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gwynn Park High School offer ?
Gwynn Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gwynn Park High School part of?
My step daughter just started this September at GPHS. So far I have been pleased with the communiction from the administration and teachers. My daughter seems to be learning a lot and she seems to get a lot of interesting projects. Overall I am happy with the school.
- Posted by Parent - honor
Review Gwynn Park High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
