Gwynn Park High School

13800 Brandywine Road

Brandywine, MD 20613

School District

Prince George's County Public Schools
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 27, 2024

I don’t like this school. The staff are very rude and unprofessional. Staff even flirts and curses out the students.
Submitted by parent on February 07, 2024

Some teachers are good and Some are just horrible where they brag about failing students. If I had it to do over again, I absolutely would not have enrolled my child here. AVOID AT ALL CAUSE!
Submitted by parent on April 12, 2023

I would never recommend anyone to this school. The teachers are lazy and don't want to do their jobs. The administrators do nothing when you complain and they allow the teachers to do whatever. Teachers aren't putting in grades all quarter and then they grade dump and the end of the quarter. Change the administration and get someone in the school that cares and make the teacher do their jobs. Students come to school not in uniform daily. Most of the time nothing happens unless you get a teacher that says something. Then students are allowed to just go to there lockers and put on a shirt and return to class. Students leave the building when they get ready. Students let other students in the building that don't even go to the school. This school is just a mess and I would not recommend that anyone send their kids here.
Submitted by parent on August 06, 2021

I’m still currently a student but I’ll be a senior next year so I can personally & descriptively. I would describe the community as a fit where you can type. Depending on what kinda person you are it can be rough for you but for the most part if don’t stand out & make yourself noticeable you will be fine. I enjoyed it but of course not every class was perfect but like I said if you can get in where you fit in you will be fine.
Submitted by parent on August 21, 2018

Very good. We had to move and teachers as well as students showed lots of love for my kids. Teachers went out of their way to say the kids talented and special. They pushed my kids to joint clubs and teams.
Submitted by parent on March 18, 2018

I would rate the experience as “awful” but this is what my husband allows for my stepson.
Submitted by other on December 06, 2014

I have been going to Gwynn Park since my freshman year and I have to say that this school needs to do better. Most of the staff only care about the "cool kids". While others don't care at all. There's only a few teachers that actually want to connect with students and teach. The ROTC program needs tuning. Most students don't even want to be in so they refuse to take it seriously. The staff in this department doesn't teach you all of the marching steps like "column right" "to the rear" etc. They only teach those steps to drill team and expect everyone else who's not on drill team to know. As far as administration they tend to use favoritism. For example if a non popular couple pecks each other on the lips its against the rules via PDA which is true but if another one are looking like they are dry humping each other some how thats ok. Or they "ignore it". And for a no bully zone school theres still alot of bullying. I used to be bullied in my freshman year due to my skinny stature and it would be in front of their faces but they looked away. The education is ok but its only good to those who were lucky to get the teachers that want the job.
Submitted by parent on July 09, 2014

Gwynn Park High school have very disrespectful security and assistant principals that plot against the students instead of talking to them and helping the situation they have very short spans of patience and are quick to jump to consequences that are unnecessary the physical disrespect as well many students find harmful and react cant blame them for defending themselves if not warned first everything is just backwards at this school
Submitted by parent on July 09, 2014

Gwynn Park High school have very disrespectful security and assistant principals that plot against the students instead of talking to them and helping the situation they have very short spans of patience and are quick to jump to consequences that are unnecessary the physical disrespect as well many students find harmful and react cant blame them for defending themselves if not warned first everything is just backwards at this school
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2014

I never experienced negativity at this school the staff is wonderful and the teachers do make time and stay after and work with students that tend to have a little difficulty. Parents must remember to communicate with all the kids teachers. It is very important to be considered regarding your child education..
Submitted by student on July 27, 2013

Gwynn Park is absolutely the worst school I've ever been to and I've been to a lot of schools. The teachers have no idea what they're doing and the ones that do are stuck with students who don't care about their grades. All you hear is cussing and people copying other people's work. The principle and her vice are so unqualified to be there. They suspend students for literally nothing and do nothing to inform the parents of it. I think they like to pick on students to be honest. they think every little thing you do requires a break from attending. They are truly just an uncaring school. I cant wait to leave.
Submitted by parent on July 27, 2013

wouldn't choose to send any of my children here or any younger family members. It's a school full of contradictions and disrespectful authority. The school could improve by hiring new staff and better administration.
Submitted by student on June 19, 2013

Gwynn Park High School is one of the worst schools I have ever been to. I am currently a Junior at this school and my father is in the military so i move around a lot. Even though I have been to many bad schools, I would have to say that this is the worst one. There is not any concern whether we students learn anything or not. It is granted that I came to this school from a DoDs or Department of Defense school in Germany, which is one of the more upscale schools in the world, but that doesn't mean I have never learned anything from any of the other schools I have been too but this school is just horrible. It is so easy that I literally sleep for most of the classes and I still receive straight A's. I would not recommend you send your children to this school.
Submitted by parent on January 17, 2013

Have 2 kids at this school. My opinion is that the majority of teachers and the administration encourage only the top 10%. Not every student is going to be an honor roll/3.5 or better student. Nothing in my opinion is done to encourage your middle of the road students to achieve the next tier. Also, a lot of the teachers here rely on SchoolMax as their only means of communication with parents. Also, getting a meeting with the teachers is an impossible task at times. Class sizes are too large (county wide problem). During the summer months, the school typically lacks air conditioning and during the winter months, school lacks heat. Teachers routinely get frustrated and yell at students with no action taken by administration other than to "monitor" the situation. As stated above, it is my opinion that my statements hold true for the majority of the teachers there. There are a few teachers where this does not apply and the provide every opportunity for the child to succeed.
Submitted by parent on July 05, 2012

I love GPHS because of the great teachers and administrators. My son is in the Towson University ROTC program to become a comissioned officer - thanks. The principal Ms. Millier is all about our students to become their best. Thankfully academics is key, not drama! D. Jones
Submitted by student on January 16, 2011

I am currently a student at GPHS, this was not my first choice, but, I am a satisfied freshman at the school. GPHS, is great, I have learned so much. I am currently a 3.6 student, I am working for better, and my teachers, are doing a great job helping me, It's fun, and a great environment, it's not as "dangerous" as people like to make it seem. I think they do it because it is a PGCPS. But it's not dangerous at all. It's actually a pretty decent school, I recommend it.
Submitted by parent on September 16, 2010

THIS IS MY SON 1ST YR. AN HE SAID THE SCHOOL IS GREAT. WE MOVE HERE FROM DETROIT, TEACHERS ARE GREAT STUDENTS ARE NICE AN HE IS ADJUSTING WITH NO PROBLEMS. GREAT CHOICE MY WIFE MADE.
Submitted by parent on July 19, 2010

I love this school! My daughter is a 4.0 student and although I give her all the kudos because of her dedication and ambition, I think that she is also inspired to rise above the rest because of the love and guidance she recieves from the teachers and staff. As we know leadership starts at the top.. Ms. Marrow is an excellent leader and I am sad to see her leave but 'm sure that MS. malone will pick up from where she left off and lead our young adults on the right path!
Submitted by parent on February 24, 2010

I would love to thank this school ,the ROTC and the affliated with Andrews Airforce Base ,my son is now serving the USA military airforce because of this school,God Bless you all.
Submitted by parent on August 09, 2009

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