Tall Oaks High School

2112 Church Rd
Bowie, MD 20721
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 68 students in grades 11-12, Tall Oaks High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 68 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tall Oaks High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Tall Oaks High School's student population of 68 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
68 students
This chart display total students of Tall Oaks High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Tall Oaks High School
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Tall Oaks High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Tall Oaks High School by grade.

School Rankings

Tall Oaks High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tall Oaks High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#900 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Tall Oaks High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤10%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tall Oaks High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤20%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tall Oaks High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Tall Oaks High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Tall Oaks High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
44%
21%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Tall Oaks High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
52%
33%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Tall Oaks High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
1%
34%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Tall Oaks High School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Tall Oaks High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Tall Oaks High School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MD.
0.54
This chart display the diversity score of Tall Oaks High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Tall Oaks High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tall Oaks High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tall Oaks High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tall Oaks High School's ranking?
Tall Oaks High School is ranked #900 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tall Oaks High School?
The graduation rate of Tall Oaks High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Tall Oaks High School?
68 students attend Tall Oaks High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Tall Oaks High School students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tall Oaks High School?
Tall Oaks High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tall Oaks High School offer ?
Tall Oaks High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tall Oaks High School part of?

School Reviews

Review Tall Oaks High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 68 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Related School Videos

Quick Links