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International High School at Langley Park
International High School at Langley Park, nominated by Springpoint Schools, is a high school in Bladensburg, Maryland, that describes itself as a public district school serving learners from a primarily urban/suburban area.
Location Bladensburg, Maryland
Governance Public District School
Grades High
Students 350
Locale Suburban, Urban
Principal Billy Shulman
Demographics
Percentage of students*
88%
English Learners
95%
Free/Reduced Lunch
7%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native —
Asian 10%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 85%
White —
2+ Races —
Why International High School at Langley Park was nominated
IHSLP is a competency-based learning model designed specifically for multilingual learners with a strength in school culture and social-emotional learning, advisory in particular. The instructional model serves multilingual learners with mastery projects, peer collaboration, common instructional strategies across all teachers/grades/subject areas, and language skills embedded in all courses.
Student experience design
'- Collaborative, Diverse Community: Classrooms are intentionally heterogeneous. Students from various cultural, linguistic, and academic backgrounds work in small groups, which fosters peer-to-peer support, cultural exchange, and empathy. - Strong Advisory Culture: Relationships are central to the experience. Through advisory programs and small-school dynamics, students build deep, meaningful connections with staff who provide personalized guidance, academic support, and social-emotional advocacy. - Empowerment and Ownership: A major goal is for students to become "owners" of their learning. This includes setting personal goals, self-reflecting on progress, and advocating for their own growth both inside and outside the classroom. Holistic Support Services: The school recognizes the challenges faced by newcomers and offers robust wraparound support, including social workers, assistance with financial or mental health needs, and partnerships with community organizations to help families navigate life in the U.S.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
|
Student Advisories |
5+ years
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Culturally Responsive Practices |
5+ years
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Grading Policies Focus On Mastery |
5+ years
|
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Project-based Learning |
5+ years
|
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SEL Integration School-wide |
5+ years
|
All Practices
AI Literacy
AI For Learning Materials
AI For Teacher Productivity
Assessments For Career Readiness
Assessments For Social-emotional Skills
Career Advising & Support
Career Exploration
College Advising & Support
Community And Workforce Partnerships
Family And Community Support Services
Competency/mastery-based Education
Early College High School
Higher Education Partnerships
Internships
Restorative Practices
Service Learning
Students Access Their Own Data
Student-led Goal Setting
Trauma-informed Practices
Tutoring
Career Prep
key reasons for innovating
Better support a specific population of students
Better support multilingual students
Improve academic achievement
Increase student agency
Date Updated: 4/1/2026
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.