Gwynn Park High School
- Public
- BRANDYWINE, MD
Public School
Gwynn Park High School
- grade C minusOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- BRANDYWINE, MD
- Rating 3.16 out of 5 297 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C minus
- Diversitygrade B
- Teachersgrade C minus
- College Prepgrade C minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C+
- Administrationgrade D
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade C minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C
About
Enrolling
Grades
9-12
Students
1,025
From Gwynn Park High School
Welcome to Gwynn Park High School, home of the Yellow Jackets! We are thrilled to have your family consider becoming part of our Yellow Jacket family!
Gwynn Park High School is a diverse and dynamic learning community that is dedicated to
​preparing students for college and careers. School hours are from 7:45 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.
Some of the unique opportunities and programs available at our school include the following:
-Cosmetology Program
-IT Academy
-Oracle Academy
-Environmental Science Program
-Culinary Arts Program
-Fire Science and EMT Program
-Air Force Junior ROTC Program
-Dual in the Schools Program
-Advanced Placement
Discover the many benefits of our nurturing school environment today!
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Gwynn Park High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
47%
Percent Proficient - Math
14%
Average Graduation Rate
91%
Average SAT
960
319 responses
Average ACT
20
35 responses
AP Enrollment
9%
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$141,076
National
$69,021Median Rent
$2,016
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$421,600
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
56%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 32 responsesPoll
44%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 32 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,025
Free or Reduced Lunch
42%
75%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 36 responses81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 36 responses92%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 36 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$72,458
Teachers in First/Second Year
15.5%
56%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 50 responses48%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 50 responses54%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 50 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$17,178 / year
National
$12,23965%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 51 responses31%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 51 responses55%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 51 responsesGwynn Park High School Reviews
Rating 3.16 out of 5 297 reviews
Gwynn Park was a good high school experience it was just like any other school I feel like. The student had pretty much there freedom it wasnt like middle school when there to strict and wont allow you to do anything .
The school has a lot to work on to be honest. Where do I even begin ? Well for starters, if you want to go to a school that has horrible food, fights for no reason and has little representation. Then this is the school for you. A lot of the students don't focus on there careers and they goof off. Not to mention majority of the teachers Don't teach well. The school only focuses on presentation of the school building. They never focused on the students behavior. To be honest, Gwynn Park's education has gotten better when quarantine started. They give off this image that they really care about you and want you to succeed in life but they never show that they care. The lunches. Honestly BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH! When I tell you there's many occasions when a student has gotten sick due to the lunches. Please don't eat them! Unless you have first lunch, then you'll be okay. Even though there are more negatives than positives, some of the staff, administrators, and The Principal at least tried.
Gwynn Park High School for me was an interesting experience, to say the least. I have no doubt the school will continue to thrive and do better in the upcoming years. It is noted that many things changed with my time at the school. Covid-19 changed a lot for the school. Not just my school but every single school in Prince George's County was affected. If it wasn't for that Gwynn Park would have been probably the top school in my county, but unfortunately, things changed. Overall Gwynn Park High School is simply "ok".