OXON HILL HIGH SCHOOL
Oxon Hill High is a public high school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Oxon Hill, MD with about 1,466 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 89 teachers, Oxon Hill High has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Oxon Hill High School, located in Prince George’s County, Maryland, is a prominent public secondary institution known for its diverse academic environment and robust extracurricular offerings. As part of the Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) system, the school serves a large student population and is particularly recognized for its **Science and Technology (S/T) magnet program**. This rigorous specialized curriculum attracts high-achieving students from across the county who are interested in advanced coursework in STEM fields, including engineering, biotechnology, and computer science.
Beyond its academic prestige, Oxon Hill High School fosters a comprehensive school culture that emphasizes student engagement through athletics, arts, and career-readiness programs. The school is home to the "Clippers" and maintains a strong tradition in competitive sports and various student-led clubs. With a commitment to preparing students for post-secondary success, the school leverages its proximity to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area to provide students with diverse learning opportunities and a supportive community-focused environment.
For more information, contact Oxon Hill High at (301) 749-4300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Oxon Hill, MD 20745-2199
(301) 749-4300
http://www.pgcps.org/~oxonhill
OXON HILL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Oxon Hill, MD with about 1,466 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Prince George's County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,466
- Teachers:
- 89.5
- 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 1,466 students
- Black or African American
- 64.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 22.9%
- Asian
- 7.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- White
- 1.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.8%
- Male
- 48.2%
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.