Serving 1,121 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than 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 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,121 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 70% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Owings Mills High School's student population of 1,121 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,121 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Owings Mills High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Owings Mills High School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#965 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
35%
21%
Black
53%
33%
White
5%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #965 out of 1,343 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Owings Mills High School?
The graduation rate of Owings Mills High School is 70%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Owings Mills High School?
1,121 students attend Owings Mills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Owings Mills High School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% 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 13:1, which is lower than 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Owings Mills High School part of?
Owings Mills High School is part of Baltimore County Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
3 7/20/2020
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.
5 5/1/2012
i love owing mill high school im a 9 grade in owing mill high school.
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