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.
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

Student Demographics for Patuxent High
Demographic Student Count
White650
Hispanic95
Black169
Asian15
Two or More95
American Indian5
  • White
    650 (63.2 %)
  • Black
    169 (16.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    95 (9.2 %)
  • Two or More
    95 (9.2 %)
  • Asian
    15 (1.5 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Patuxent High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9272
Grade 10263
Grade 11254
Grade 12240
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Patuxent High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female52350.8%
Male50649.2%