La Plata High School
Reported Enrollment
1,222
students
District
Charles County Public Schools
County Context Score
83/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
6035 Radio Station Rd, La Plata, MD, 20646
School District
Charles County Public Schools
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 240027000596
- District ID
- 2400270
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,222 students
School Setting
Rural: Fringe
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
La Plata High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Charles County has 39 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 39 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What La Plata High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Charles County Public Schools, Charles County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Rural: Fringe matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for La Plata High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Charles County Public Schools.
1,222 students
La Plata High School reports 1,222 students, near the middle of the same-level county peer set. Among 6 other high schools in Charles County with enrollment data, 3 report fewer students and 3 report more. The peer median is 1,203 students.
7 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 1,222 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
39 district schools
Charles County Public Schools lists 22 primary, 8 middle, 7 high, 2 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
22
Middle
8
High
7
Other
2
Nearby context inside Charles County Public Schools
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is La Plata High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Charles County Public Schools.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for La Plata High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the La Plata High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare La Plata High School with nearby schools?
La Plata High School should be compared with 7 high schools in Charles County, plus other schools in Charles County Public Schools. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for La Plata High School?
Before using La Plata High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Charles County Public Schools.
Part of Charles County Public Schools
La Plata High School is one of 39 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 27,598 students across 39 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
39
Reported Enrollment
27,598
39 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Mary H. Matula Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Westlake High School9–12 · HighProfile
- C. Paul Barnhart Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Arthur Middleton Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Benjamin Stoddert Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Dr. Gustavus Brown ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Eva Turner Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Gale-Bailey Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- General Smallwood Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
Similar Schools
Westlake High School
Thomas Stone High School
Maurice J. McDonough High School
Henry E. Lackey High School
St. Charles High School
Charles County Schools
County Context Score
83/100
County-level composite across 39 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.