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Friendly High School
  • Public
  • FORT WASHINGTON, MD
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Prince George's County Public Schools

Friendly High School

  • C minus
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • FORT WASHINGTON, MD
  • 287 reviews
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    C minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      C minus
    2. Diversity
      A minus
    3. Teachers
      C minus
    4. College Prep
      C
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C minus
    6. Administration
      D
    7. Sports
      B+
    8. Food
      C minus
    9. Resources & Facilities
      C minus
    pgcps.org/schools/friendly-high
    (301) 449-4900
    10000 ALLENTOWN RD
    FORT WASHINGTON, MD 20744
    About Friendly High School...

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    Grades
    9-12
    Students
    831
    From Friendly High School

    Welcome to Friendly High School, home of the Patriots! We are thrilled to have your family consider becoming part of our Patriot family!

    Our mission at Friendly High School is to foster a community of caring individuals while utilizing data to improve instruction to increase student performance.

    We are a flagship community-based school where students are respected, successful and possess diverse literacy skills. School hours are from 7:45 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.

    Some of the unique learning opportunities at our school include the following:

    -College and Career Readiness

    -Health Academy

    -NJROTC

    -Peer Group Connect

    -ProStart Child Development

    -Fashion Design

    Discover the many benefits of our family-oriented learning community today! With our certificate programs for post-high school opportunities and supportive network of staff, coaches, and administrators, we are the premier learning environment for your scholar to thrive.

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    37%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    17%
    Average Graduation Rate
    87%
    Average SAT
    980
    194 responses
    Average ACT
    21
    17 responses
    AP Enrollment
    7%
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    Friendly
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      C+
    3. Housing
      C+
    Median Household Income
    $120,027
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $2,306
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $357,300
    National
    $244,900
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    56%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 32 responses
    Poll
    63%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 32 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 89 responses
    • Homecoming
      24%
    • Pep Rally
      17%
    • Football Games
      13%
    • Graduation
      10%
    • Morning spirit train for homecoming
      8%
    • Tennis Games
      7%
    • Homecoming
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    831
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    49%
    76%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 34 responses
    79%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 34 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 34 responses
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $72,458
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    23.3%
    43%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 44 responses
    41%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 44 responses
    45%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 44 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C minus
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $17,178 / year
    National
    $12,239
    61%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 57 responses
    23%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 57 responses
    46%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 57 responses

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