Friendly High School is a public high school in Friendly census-designated place in unincorporated Prince George's County, a county in the state of Maryland in the United States; it has a Fort Washington postal address. The school's first classes began in 1970 with 9th, 10th and 11th grades.
Serving 943 students in grades 9-12, Friendly High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 943 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Friendly High School's student population of 943 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
943 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Year Founded
1970
Colors
Blue, Red
School Rankings
Friendly High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Friendly High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#964 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
37%
23%
Black
55%
33%
White
5%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendly High School's ranking?
Friendly High School is ranked #964 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Friendly High School often compared to?
Friendly High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oxon Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Friendly High School?
The graduation rate of Friendly High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Friendly High School?
943 students attend Friendly High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Friendly High School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendly High School?
Friendly High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Friendly High School offer ?
Friendly High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Friendly High School part of?
Friendly High School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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