High Point High School is a public high school located in Beltsville, an unincorporated section of Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The school, serving children in grades 9 through 12, is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district system.
Serving 2,960 students in grades 9-12, High Point 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 7% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,960 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 56% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
High Point High School's student population of 2,960 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 161 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,960 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
161 teachers
Year Founded
1954
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
High Point High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Point High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#978 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
81%
23%
Black
14%
33%
White
1%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
56%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Point High School's ranking?
High Point High School is ranked #978 out of 1,347 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of High Point High School?
The graduation rate of High Point High School is 56%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend High Point High School?
2,960 students attend High Point High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of High Point High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% 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 18:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is High Point High School part of?
High Point High School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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.
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
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