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Fairmont Heights High

📍 Landover, Maryland Public

1,090

👥 Total Enrollment

Students enrolled

15.6:1

📏 Student–Teacher Ratio

Better than US avg (~16:1)

9–12

🎓 Grade Levels

4 active grades

70.0

👩‍🏫 Full-Time Teachers

FTE certified faculty

About this school

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Fairmont Heights High, a high public school serving grades 9–12 in Landover, Maryland, with 1,090 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. Data: NCES 2024-2025.

📖 Academic Overview & Key Context

Located in Landover, Maryland, Fairmont Heights High is a regular public school serving students from grades 9–12. The school operates within the Prince George's County Public Schools in Prince George's County. With a current reported enrollment of 1,090 students, it provides a mid-size student body designed to support academic and personal growth.

In terms of academic staffing and instructional attention, Fairmont Heights High maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. This aligns closely with the United States national benchmark of approximately 16:1, balancing peer collaboration with focused teacher instruction. The campus educational team includes approximately 70.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers and certified instructional personnel.

Reflecting the multicultural fabric of Landover, the student body at Fairmont Heights High represents diverse backgrounds. The most represented ethnic demographics include Black or African American (55.9%), Hispanic (41.6%). This diverse mix contributes to a rich campus experience that prepares students for higher education and global careers.

Through federal and state educational initiatives, Fairmont Heights High participates in community support programs including the National School Lunch Program, with approximately 1,050 students (96.3%) eligible for free or reduced-price meals. This participation helps ensure equitable access to essential learning resources, nutritional support, and student welfare services.

👥 Student Demographics & Diversity

Official NCES reported race and ethnicity breakdown

1,090 Students reported

Black / African American 55.9%

609 enrolled students

Hispanic 41.6%

453 enrolled students

Asian 1.1%

12 enrolled students

White 0.9%

10 enrolled students

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

3 enrolled students

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

2 enrolled students

Two or more races 0.1%

1 enrolled students

⚧ Gender Distribution Total 1,090

👦 Male 51.2% (558) 👧 Female 48.8% (532)

🥗 Economic Diversity 96.3%

1,050 students eligible for Free / Reduced-Price Lunch

📊 Enrollment by Grade Level

Student distribution across all enrolled grade levels

4 Grade Levels

287

276

298

11 ★ top

229

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School facts

Address 6501 Columbia Park Rd, Landover, MD 20785

Phone (301) 925-1360

School district Prince George's County Public Schools

County Prince George's County

Grades 9–12

Students 1,090 students

Student–teacher ratio 15.6:1

Full-time teachers 70.0

Community type Suburb: Large

Level High

Type Public

Virtual Not virtual

Coordinates 38.91777, -76.89503

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NCES school ID 240051001029

School year 2024-2025

Source NCES

📍 Location

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6501 Columbia Park Rd

Landover, MD 20785 Prince George's County

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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What grades are taught at Fairmont Heights High? +

Fairmont Heights High serves students in grades 9–12. The school curriculum is structured specifically for these grade levels in accordance with Maryland state educational standards.

How many students attend Fairmont Heights High? +

According to official National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) records, Fairmont Heights High has a total reported enrollment of 1,090 students.

What is the student-to-teacher ratio at Fairmont Heights High? +

The student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Heights High is 15.6:1, supported by approximately 70.0 full-time equivalent certified teachers.