Oxon Hill High School is a public senior high school, located in Oxon Hill, an unincorporated area in Prince George's County, Maryland, and a suburb of Washington, D.C. in the United States. The school, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the Prince George's County Public Schools system.
Serving 1,562 students in grades 9-12, Oxon Hill High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher 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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,562 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Oxon Hill High serves the southwest part of Oxon Hill, MD, covering an area of approximately 7.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.6 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oxon Hill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Oxon Hill High School's student population of 1,562 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,562 students
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Year Founded
1925
School Rankings
Oxon Hill High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oxon Hill High School is 0.61, 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
#334 out of 1338 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
38%
24%
Black
49%
32%
White
3%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.7%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Clippers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oxon Hill High School's ranking?
Oxon Hill High School is ranked #334 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Oxon Hill High School often compared to?
Oxon Hill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Friendly High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oxon Hill High School?
The graduation rate of Oxon Hill High School is 77%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Oxon Hill High School?
1,562 students attend Oxon Hill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Oxon Hill High School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oxon Hill High School?
Oxon Hill High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oxon Hill High School offer ?
Oxon Hill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oxon Hill High School part of?
Oxon Hill High School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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