Guilford Park High School is a public high school located in Jessup, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Howard County Public School System. It is the largest high school ever constructed in HCPSS. The school opened in August 2023 with 750 freshmen and sophomores, having a total capacity of 1,658.
Guilford Park High School serves 1,218 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,218 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Guilford Park High School's student population of 1,218 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,218 students
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
2023
School Rankings
The diversity score of Guilford Park High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
25%
24%
Black
38%
32%
White
18%
31%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Green
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Guilford Park High School?
1,218 students attend Guilford Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Guilford Park High School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Guilford Park High School?
Guilford Park High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Guilford Park High School offer ?
Guilford Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Guilford Park High School part of?
Guilford Park High School is part of Howard County School District.
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