Metropolitan Washington High School in Laurel, MD, serves 180 students in grades 9 through 12 within a suburban community setting.
The school operates under a Baptist orientation and maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 5:1 with 36 teachers.
Enrollment includes 43.9% students of color, reflecting diversity within the student body.
This co鈥揺d high school offers regular elementary and secondary education focused on its suburban Laurel location.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1921
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Blue, Columbia blue
Student Body
Total Students
180 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,100
School Notes
- School Mascot: Vinny The Pallotti Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Metropolitan Washington High School?
The application deadline for Metropolitan Washington High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Metropolitan Washington High School is Belair Baptist Christian Academy (3.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kiddies Kollege Christian Center (3.0 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
9292 Cherry Ln
Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 317-5437
Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 317-5437
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NASA GSFC Code 200.9 Building 90
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(301) 286-8588
Greenbelt, MD 20771
(301) 286-8588
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Laurel KinderCare ![Laurel KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom]( "Laurel KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
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Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 470-3080
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 470-3080
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Daycare / Preschool
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(240) 547-1470
Laurel, MD 20707
(240) 547-1470
3.8 miles
Gr: NS-K
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Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 262-0578
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 262-0578
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(301) 262-0578
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 262-0578
3.9 miles
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(301) 725-3228
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 725-3228
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(301) 982-2402
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 982-2402
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(301) 552-9102
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(301) 552-9102
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(240) 334-8754
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Miles
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2801 Belair Drive
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(301) 262-0578
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 262-0578
3.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 53 students
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Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 490-1076
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 490-1076
3.9 miles
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(301) 860-6570
Glenn Dale, MD 20769
(301) 860-6570
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(301) 937-2933
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(301) 937-2933
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(301) 498-0604
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(301) 498-0604
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
9292 Cherry Ln
Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 317-5437
Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 317-5437
3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 151 students Tuition listed
NASA GSFC Code 200.9 Building 90
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(301) 286-8588
Greenbelt, MD 20771
(301) 286-8588
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 194 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 1
Laurel KinderCare ![Laurel KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom]( "Laurel KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
14225 Park Center Dr.
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 470-3080
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 470-3080
3.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
14250 Park Center Drive
Laurel, MD 20707
(240) 547-1470
Laurel, MD 20707
(240) 547-1470
3.8 miles
Gr: NS-K
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Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 490-1076
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 490-1076
3.9 miles
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