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Facts and Figures

PGCPS Snapshots flyerAbout Our Schools

PGCPS is the 18th largest school system in the United States and the second-largest school system in Maryland.

$2.3 billion Annual Budget

201 Schools and Centers

22,000 Employees

#1 in Maryland Green Schools

About Our Students

132,854  Students

193 Languages Spoken

Graduation Rate of 80.02% (Class of 2024)

More than $382 million in scholarships awarded to 2024 PGCPS grads

Demographics (as of September 30, 2024):

  • Hispanic/Latino of Any Race (52,608) 40.1%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native (527) 0.40%
  • Asian (3,600) 2.7%
  • Black/African American (67,397) 51.3%
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (270) 0.21%
  • White (5,158) 3.9%
  • Two or More Races (1,765) 1.3%
  • Free and Reduced Meals: 60.4%
  • Special Education: 11%
  • English Language Learners: 21%

Looking for more data? Visit our enrollment report page where you can find enrollment specifics on grades, regions, schools and more.

Honors and Recognition

  • Top 20 in the U.S. for National Board Certified Teachers
  • U.S. News Recognized: 11 high schools rank in the top 40% nationwide
  • 137 schools earned a Maryland Star Rating of 3 or higher
  • $3 million+ in scholarships awarded by The Excellence in Education Foundation 
    since 2012
  • 2025 Honors
    • Maryland School Nurse of the Year 
    • Presidential Award for Excellence in Math & 
      Science Teaching
    • $25M grant for expanded behavioral 
      health services
    • 14 schools recognized for Gifted & 
      Talented programs

Programs

PGCPS PROGRAMS: Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC; Academy of Aerospace Engineering and Aviation Technology; Charter Schools; Dual Enrollment; Even Start Family Literacy Program; Health Education; Immersion Programs; International Baccalaureate; International High Schools; Montessori Programs; Physical Education; Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten; Science and Technology; Talented and Gifted; Advanced Placement; Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID); Career and Technology Education; and Creative, Visual, and Performing Arts.

CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) PROGRAMS: Law, Education, and Public Service; Global Studies; Consumer Services, Hospitality and Tourism; Business and Finance; Graphic Arts, Media, and Communications; Health and Biosciences; Engineering and Science; Architecture and Design; Environmental Studies; Aviation and Transportation; Information Technology; and Homeland Security and Military Science and Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Program (JROTC).

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