Maurice J. McDonough High School

7165 Marshall Corner Rd
Pomfret, MD 20675

mcdonough.ccboe.com/

1,087 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Maurice J. McDonough High School, located in Pomfret, Maryland, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Charles County Public Schools district. Established in 1978, the school is named after a prominent local educator and has long served as a focal point for the surrounding community. The campus provides a diverse range of academic and extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career success, emphasizing both rigorous coursework and the development of well-rounded individuals.

The school is perhaps best known for its robust Fine and Performing Arts program, which includes specialized offerings in theater, music, and visual arts that often draw regional recognition. In addition to its strong arts presence, McDonough offers a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and a wide array of athletic teams and student-led clubs. By fostering an environment that encourages academic achievement alongside personal growth and community involvement, Maurice J. McDonough High School continues to play a vital role in shaping the student population of Charles County.

1,087

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maurice J. McDonough High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	279
Hispanic	136
Black	577
Asian	23
Two or More	68
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
577 (53.1 %)
White
279 (25.7 %)
Hispanic
136 (12.5 %)
Two or More
68 (6.3 %)
Asian
23 (2.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Charles County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)934-2944
Website:	http://mcdonough.ccboe.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,087
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	395
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* 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 9 339

Grade 10 260

Grade 11 251

Grade 12 237