Thomas Stone High School

3785 Leonardtown Rd
Waldorf, MD 20601

stone.ccboe.com/

1,177 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Thomas Stone High School, located in Waldorf, Maryland, is a public secondary institution serving the Charles County Public Schools district. Established in 1968 and named after one of the Maryland signers of the Declaration of Independence, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive curriculum. It provides a variety of academic programs, including honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, alongside career and technical education opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Thomas Stone High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, fostering a vibrant school spirit through a wide array of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs. The school is known for its "Cougar" mascot and maintains a commitment to community involvement and academic excellence. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the school aims to cultivate responsible citizens who are prepared to navigate the challenges of the 21st century.

1,177

Total Students

77.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Stone High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	236
Black	732
Asian	23
Two or More	73
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Black
732 (62.2 %)
Hispanic
236 (20.1 %)
White
106 (9.0 %)
Two or More
73 (6.2 %)
Asian
23 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Charles County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)645-2601
Website:	http://stone.ccboe.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,177
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	585
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	109

* 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 9 376

Grade 10 318

Grade 11 236

Grade 12 247