North Point High School

2500 Davis Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
North Point High School is a school for career and technology education. It is located in the far western area of Waldorf, Maryland, United States. At 311,000 square feet and with about 2,000 students enrolled, it is the largest high school in Charles County.
Serving 1,914 students in grades 9-12, North Point High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,914 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 98% (Top 5% in MD)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

North Point High School's student population of 1,914 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 126 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,914 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Colors
Red, Gold

School Rankings

North Point High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Point High School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#238 out of 1347 schools
(Top 20%)
43%
25%
63%
45%
47%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
12%
23%
Black
64%
33%
White
10%
32%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
98%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Point High School's ranking?
North Point High School is ranked #238 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are North Point High School often compared to?
North Point High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westlake High School, La Plata High School, Thomas Stone High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Point High School?
The graduation rate of North Point High School is 98%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend North Point High School?
1,914 students attend North Point High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of North Point High School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Point High School?
North Point High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Point High School offer ?
North Point High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Point High School part of?
North Point High School is part of Charles County School District.

School Reviews

5   12/6/2018
l love this school
- Posted by Parent - Kendall Taylor
5   12/6/2013
This is my first year here and I love it.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - jjper

Review North Point 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

Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,914 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 98% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Related School Videos

Quick Links