Serving 1,336 students in grades 9-12, Oakland Mills High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakland Mills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Oakland Mills High School's student population of 1,336 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oakland Mills High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakland Mills High School is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#122 out of 1343 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
22%
21%
Black
43%
33%
White
19%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakland Mills High School's ranking?
Oakland Mills High School is ranked #122 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Oakland Mills High School often compared to?
Oakland Mills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hammond High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oakland Mills High School?
The graduation rate of Oakland Mills High School is 90%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Oakland Mills High School?
1,336 students attend Oakland Mills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Oakland Mills High School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakland Mills High School?
Oakland Mills High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakland Mills High School offer ?
Oakland Mills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakland Mills High School part of?
Oakland Mills High School is part of Howard County Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Oakland Mills High School located?
Oakland Mills High School is located in the Oakland Mills neighborhood of Columbia, MD. There are 4 other public schools located in Oakland Mills.
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