Serving 1,834 students in grades 9-12, Suitland 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 7% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Suitland 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 Suitland High School is 0.25, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Suitland High School?
The graduation rate of Suitland High School is 75%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Suitland High School?
1,834 students attend Suitland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Suitland High School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Suitland High School?
Suitland High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Suitland High School offer ?
Suitland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Suitland High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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