NORTHERN HIGH SCHOOL
Northern High is a public high school that is part of the Calvert County Public Schools school district, located in Owings, MD with about 1,463 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 80 teachers, Northern High has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Northern High School, located in Owings, Maryland, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Calvert County Public Schools district. Situated on Chaneyville Road, the school functions as a central hub for the local community, providing a comprehensive secondary education curriculum. It is well-regarded for fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous scholastic standards and the personal development of its students.
Beyond its core academic programs, Northern High offers a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. These offerings are designed to encourage student engagement and promote a well-rounded school experience. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with opportunities for extracurricular involvement, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that leads to higher education, technical training, or the workforce.
For more information, contact Northern High at (443) 550-8950 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Owings, MD 20736-9665
(443) 550-8950
NORTHERN HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Owings, MD with about 1,463 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Calvert County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,463
- Teachers:
- 80.42
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,463 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHERN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.3%
- Black or African American
- 10.6%
- Two or more races
- 6.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.7%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 52.4%
- Male
- 47.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.