Northern High

2950 Chaneyville Rd
Owings, MD 20736

1,493 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,493

Total Students

82.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northern High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,058
Hispanic	91
Black	161
Asian	37
Two or More	134
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	6

White
1,058 (71.0 %)
Black
161 (10.8 %)
Two or More
134 (9.0 %)
Hispanic
91 (6.1 %)
Asian
37 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)

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)550-8950
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 383

Grade 10 415

Grade 11 354

Grade 12 341