A PGCPS student identification number is required to apply for a Specialty Program.
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| 3D Scholars |
Application dates and links are coming soon. (Fall 2026) |
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PGCPS 8th Graders do not need to complete an application. They are automatically considered. Application Window for the 2027-2028 School Year for Non-PGCPS 8th Grade Students and Current 9th Grade PGCPS Students August 10, 2026 - October 9, 2026
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PGCPS 8th Grade Students Application Window for the 2027-2028 School Year for Non-PGCPS and PGCPS 8th Grade Students August 10, 2026 - October 9, 2026
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| Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) High School Program |
Application dates and links are coming soon. (Fall 2026) |
| Career and Technical Education (CTE) |
Application dates and links are coming soon. (Fall 2026) |
| International Baccalaureate Program (IB) |
Application dates and links are coming soon. (Fall 2026) |
| Online Program |
Application dates and links are coming soon. (Fall 2026) |
| P-TECH |
Application dates and links are coming soon. (Fall 2026) |
| Lottery Charter Schools |
November 2, 2026 - February 5, 2027 |
| PTECH-IT |
Application dates and links are coming soon. (Fall 2026) |
PGC = Prince George’s County
PGCPS =Prince George’s County Public Schools
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High School Specialty Program Name & Website |
Location(s) |
Students considered |
Grades Accepted into Program |
Application Required |
Essay Required |
Application |
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PGCPS Students |
PGC residents |
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Charles H. Flowers HS |
PGCPS students and Residents of PGC |
Rising 9th grade students |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Application dates and links are coming soon. (Fall 2026) |
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DuVal HS |
PGCPS students and Residents of PGC. All current 8th grade PGCPS students are considered. There is no application. |
Rising 9th & 10th grade students |
No |
Yes (Homeschool & Private school students) |
No |
Applications for the 2027-2028 school year are only open for Non-PGCPS 8th and 9th Grade Students and Current PGCPS 9th Graders starting August 10, 2026. |
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Academy of Health Sciences @ PGCC (AHS)
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Prince George’s Community College |
PGCPS students and Residents of PGC |
Rising 9th grade students |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
The PGCPS student application closed December 12, 2025.
Application for Non-PGCPS 8th Grade Students Solicitud para estudiantes no pertenecientes a PGCPS de 8.º grado Demande d'admission pour les élèves de 8e année qui ne sont pas de PGCPS
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Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) HS |
Various Locations |
PGCPS students and Residents of PGC |
HS: 9th - 10th |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Application dates and links are coming soon. (Fall 2026) |
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Career and Technical Education (CTE)* *All programs are listed below. |
Various Locations |
PGCPS Students |
Rising 9th-11th grade students |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Application dates and links are coming soon. (Fall 2026) |
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CTE Programs |
Construction and Development
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Business Management & Finance
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Consumer Services, Hospitality and Tourism
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Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology
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Environmental, Agricultural, and Natural Resources
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Arts, Media and Communication
Transportation Technologies
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Information Technology
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Health and Biosciences
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Human Resources Services - Education
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Human Resources Services - Safety and Security
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Human Resources Services - Safety and Security (cont.)
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Evening High School Program
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Adolescent Single Parent Program
Career Research and Development
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Apprenticeship Maryland Program |
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Central High School (Rising French Immersion 12th graders) |
Current Immersion 8th grade students |
PGCPS 9th-11th grade student who applies and tests on grade level proficiency in English and the Immersion Language |
Yes & Proficiency testing (9th Grade Immersion Continuity Students Exempt) |
Yes & Proficiency testing (9th Grade Immersion Continuity Students Exempt) |
No |
Students who want to test into Immersion that are not currently in Immersion must apply to take the test. Testing application is due March 13th for the following school year. Current PGCPS Immersion 8th graders must complete the continuity form (available from the school) and return by closing date. |
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Various High Schools |
PGCPS students and |
Rising 9th and 10th grade students |
Yes (TAG Center Continuity Students exempt) |
Yes |
Yes (TAG Center Continuity Students exempt) |
Application dates and links are coming soon. (Fall 2026) |
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| PGCPS Online Campus
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Virtual |
PGCPS students and |
7th - 12th grade |
Yes |
Yes | No |
Application dates and links are coming soon. (Fall 2026) |
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Frederick Douglass High School |
PGCPS students and Residents of Prince George's County |
Rising 9th grade students |
Yes |
Yes | No |
Application dates and links are coming soon. (Fall 2026) |
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Largo High School |
PGCPS students and |
Rising 9th grade students |
No |
Yes |
No |
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Charles H.Flowers Eleanor Roosevelt Oxon Hill |
PGCPS students and |
Rising 9th & 10th grade students |
No |
Yes (Homeschool & Private school students) |
No |
Applications for the 2027-2028 school year are only open for Non-PGCPS 8th and 9th Grade Students and Current PGCPS 9th Graders starting August 10, 2026.
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