The Prince George Education and Workforce Development Committee highlighted significant trends in graduation rates across various high schools during their recent meeting on June 30, 2025. Notably, Bowie High School has shown a consistent increase in graduation rates for economically disadvantaged students over the past six years, defying broader trends observed during the pandemic.

Central High School reported a concerning dip in graduation rates for Hispanic students, which fell below 50% from 2020 to 2023 but rebounded to approximately 65% in 2024. Meanwhile, Charles Herbert Flowers High School excelled, with black students graduating at an impressive average rate of 91% over the same period.

The meeting also addressed the challenges faced by multilingual learners, particularly at Crossland High School, where graduation rates remained below 50% until a surge to 56% in 2024. Eleanor Roosevelt High School experienced fluctuations, with a notable increase from 2019 to 2021, followed by a decline, before stabilizing in 2024.

Concerns were raised about gaps in data representation for Duval High School, which hindered a complete analysis of graduation rates for certain years. Fairmont Heights High School reported a steady increase in graduation rates for students with disabilities until a recent decline to 42% in 2024.

The committee noted that economically disadvantaged students at Frederick Douglass High School are on the rise again, nearing pre-pandemic graduation rates. In contrast, Oxon Hill High School's multilingual learners have seen a consistent decrease in graduation rates, prompting questions about the effectiveness of current programs.

The meeting concluded with a call for continued focus on academic success programs, especially for black and African American students at Northwestern High School, where graduation rates have dropped by 10%. The committee emphasized the importance of data tracking systems to support targeted interventions and improve outcomes for all students.