Old Mill High School is a public high school in Millersville, Maryland, serving students in grades 9 through 12. It was occupied in 1975 and is administered by Anne Arundel County Public Schools. The school was built to alleviate overcrowding at Arundel and Severna Park High Schools.
Serving 1,832 students in grades 9-12, Old Mill High School ranks in the top 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 24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,832 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Old Mill High serves the northern part of the Millersville, MD school district, covering an area of approximately 45.8 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 9.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Old Mill High School's student population of 1,832 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,832 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1975
School Motto
One team, One goal: Building powerful learners.
School Rankings
Old Mill High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old Mill High School is 0.73, 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
#550 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Patriot
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Mill High School's ranking?
Old Mill High School is ranked #550 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Old Mill High School?
The graduation rate of Old Mill High School is 91%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Old Mill High School?
1,832 students attend Old Mill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Old Mill High School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Old Mill High School?
Old Mill High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Old Mill High School offer ?
Old Mill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Old Mill High School part of?
Old Mill High School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
In what neighborhood is Old Mill High School located?
Old Mill High School is located in the South Gate neighborhood of Millersville, MD. There are 3 other public schools located in South Gate.
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