GREAT MILLS HIGH SCHOOL

Great Mills High is a Title I public high school that is part of the St. Mary's County Public Schools school district, located in Great Mills, MD with about 1,655 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 85 teachers, Great Mills High has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Great Mills High School (GMHS), located in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, is a comprehensive public high school known for serving a diverse student body within the Great Mills community. As part of the St. Mary’s County Public Schools system, the institution focuses on fostering academic achievement through a traditional core curriculum, while also offering various extracurricular programs, athletic teams, and arts initiatives designed to support student development outside of the classroom.

The school is perhaps most recognized for its emphasis on specialized academic opportunities, such as its partnership with the nearby Naval Air Station Patuxent River, which influences its strong focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. Additionally, Great Mills places a high value on school culture and community engagement, striving to provide a safe and inclusive environment where students are prepared for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

For more information, contact Great Mills High at (301) 863-4001 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.