On January 20, 1988, President Ronald Reagan delivered a notable speech at Suitland High, using the occasion to announce $115 million nationwide in magnet school funding.

She noted in The Failures of Integration: How Race and Class are Undermining the American Dream that less than half of the seniors from these schools had enrolled in four-year colleges in recent years, reflecting a concerning trend.

The NJROTC (Naval Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps) Unit at Suitland High School was established in May 1982.

This program offers a comprehensive curriculum that focuses on the development of citizenship, leadership skills, and a deep appreciation for maritime heritage, sea power, and naval subjects.

[14][17] The new Suitland High School will accommodate 2,000 students (including 500 enrolled in the Center for Visual and Performing Arts program).