Potomac High School is a public high school located in the Glassmanor census-designated place in unincorporated Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, with an Oxon Hill postal address. It is a part of Prince George's County Public Schools. The principal is Nathaniel R. Laney.
Serving 1,347 students in grades 9-12, Potomac 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 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 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,347 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 69% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Potomac High serves the west part of Oxon Hill, MD, covering an area of approximately 7.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically experience a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Potomac High School's student population of 1,347 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,347 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Potomac 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 Potomac High School is 0.51, 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
#1026 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
59%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
69%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wolverines
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Potomac High School's ranking?
Potomac High School is ranked #1026 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Potomac High School often compared to?
Potomac High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oxon Hill 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 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 Potomac High School?
The graduation rate of Potomac High School is 69%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Potomac High School?
1,347 students attend Potomac High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Potomac High School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Potomac High School?
Potomac High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Potomac High School offer ?
Potomac High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Potomac High School part of?
Potomac High School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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