Owings Mills High School is a four-year public high school in Owings Mills, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools consolidated school district.
Serving 1,040 students in grades 9-12, Owings Mills 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,040 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Owings Mills High serves the western part of its school district in Owings Mills, MD, covering an area of approximately 19.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Owings Mills High School's student population of 1,040 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,040 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Year Founded
1978
Colors
Brown, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Owings Mills High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Owings Mills 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#961 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
32%
24%
Black
58%
32%
White
5%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
73%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70.4%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Owings Mills High School's ranking?
Owings Mills High School is ranked #961 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Owings Mills High School often compared to?
Owings Mills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Owings Mills High School?
The graduation rate of Owings Mills High School is 73%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Owings Mills High School?
1,040 students attend Owings Mills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Owings Mills High School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Owings Mills High School?
Owings Mills High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Owings Mills High School offer ?
Owings Mills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Owings Mills High School part of?
Owings Mills High School is part of Baltimore County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
i love owing mill high school im a 9 grade in owing mill high school.
3 10/10/2025
My child received proper guidance while attending Owings Mills High School and is destined to go far with the knowledge the teachers have provided him. He was able to participate in 2 of the sports programs, which reinforced the values we believed in. Thank you.
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