Overview

La Plata High School is a public school in La Plata, MD, offering AP courses, 6 sports, and Project Lead The Way curriculum. It is one of 9 high schools in Charles County Public Schools.

School Rating

La Plata High School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Maryland with the same grade levels.
6/10
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ACADEMICS

College Prep

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Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School

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Neighborhood

6035 Radio Station Road
La Plata, MD 20646
School leader: Mr Douglass Dolan
(301) 934-1100
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