High Point High School

3601 Powder Mill Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
High Point High School serves 2,627 students in grades 9-12.
High Point High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 68% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

High Point High School's student population of 2,627 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 155 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,627 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
155 teachers
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School Rankings

High Point High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of High Point High School is 0.37, 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)
Overall Testing Rank
#333 out of 1343 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
20%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
78%
21%
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Black
16%
33%
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White
2%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.37
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Graduation Rate
68%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is High Point High School's ranking?
High Point High School is ranked #333 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of High Point High School?
The graduation rate of High Point High School is 68%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend High Point High School?
2,627 students attend High Point High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of High Point High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Point High School?
High Point High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does High Point High School offer ?
High Point High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is High Point High School part of?

School Reviews

5   10/13/2021
Graduated class of 1978.great high school, white upper-class college-bound kids for the most part. my personal favs are the Mr. and Ms. McKenzie math teachers, Wayne Snyder history, and Mrs. Dipasquale chemistry teacher. classes were small maybe under 15. I got an excellent education and recently retired from 40 yr RN career. thank u to all dedicated and nurturing teachers. I am sorry to read by just changing demographics school went way south. it's truly a shame a great school is a very poor one now.it really breaks my heart. superior school:1975 until 1978.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Sherrie allen
5   7/17/2015
My name is Ms. Lisa Shearard and I would like to enroll my son in High Point he was attending Charles Herbert Flowers but due to our moving he can't attend there any more he is a junior now and he is a very good student, very quite to himself please I'm trusting you with my most proud procession my son I believe strongly in the no bullying policy please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience 301-332-0039
- Posted by Parent - shear

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 68% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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