Patuxent High
1,029 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Patuxent High School, located in Lusby, Maryland, serves as a central educational hub for the Calvert County Public School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum that includes rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college preparatory tracks, and specialized career and technical education programs. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement, personal growth, and community engagement, striving to prepare its graduates for success in higher education, the military, or the professional workforce.
Beyond the classroom, Patuxent High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic teams, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school takes pride in its "Panther" spirit and actively encourages student involvement in service-learning projects that connect the campus to the broader Lusby and Southern Maryland communities. By balancing academic rigor with robust social and extracurricular opportunities, Patuxent High aims to develop well-rounded students who are equipped to become productive, responsible citizens.
Beyond the classroom, Patuxent High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic teams, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school takes pride in its "Panther" spirit and actively encourages student involvement in service-learning projects that connect the campus to the broader Lusby and Southern Maryland communities. By balancing academic rigor with robust social and extracurricular opportunities, Patuxent High aims to develop well-rounded students who are equipped to become productive, responsible citizens.
1,029
Total Students
64.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 650 |
| Hispanic | 95 |
| Black | 169 |
| Asian | 15 |
| Two or More | 95 |
| American Indian | 5 |
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White650 (63.2 %)
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Black169 (16.4 %)
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Hispanic95 (9.2 %)
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Two or More95 (9.2 %)
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Asian15 (1.5 %)
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American Indian5 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Calvert County Public Schools |
| Phone: | (443)550-8840 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,029 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 64.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 349 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 89 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
272
Grade 10
263
Grade 11
254
Grade 12
240
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 272 |
| Grade 10 | 263 |
| Grade 11 | 254 |
| Grade 12 | 240 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 523 | 50.8% |
| Male | 506 | 49.2% |
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