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%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤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:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#900 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
44%
21%
Black
52%
33%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
Tall Oaks High School is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.
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