- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbia, MD
Oakland Mills High
Federal NCES profile for Oakland Mills High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240042000745
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakland Mills High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakland Mills High has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland Mills High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Columbia, MD.
School address
District: Howard County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240042000745 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Oakland Mills High held near 1,422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 102.7 → 108.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 240042000745 · Columbia, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,413 enr · 13.9:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students)
Oakland Mills High held near 1,422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 102.7 → 108.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Oakland Mills High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marriotts Ridg
Marriotts Ridge High
1,741 students
- Reservoir High
Reservoir High
1,597 students
- Atholton High
Atholton High
1,540 students
- Howard High
Howard High
1,493 students
- Mount Hebron H
Mount Hebron High
1,455 students
- This school
Oakland Mills High
1,413 students
What this shows Oakland Mills High reports 1,413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakland Mills High compares
Oakland Mills High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 20% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,413 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,413
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 42% in Maryland - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,256
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
White 16.1%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Oakland Mills High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Howard County Public Schools reports $19,256 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakland Mills High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriotts Ridge High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reservoir High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atholton High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Hebron High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakland Mills High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,597
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Columbia
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Atholton High
Standard public school
1,540 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Long Reach High
Standard public school
1,334 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Wilde Lake High
Standard public school
1,197 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Hammond High
Standard public school
1,159 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakland Mills High
How many students attend Oakland Mills High?
Oakland Mills High has 1,413 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbia, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,401 (2022-23) → 1,422 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland Mills High?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland Mills High is 13.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakland Mills High?
39.4% of students at Oakland Mills High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakland Mills High?
The largest demographic group at Oakland Mills High is African American at 44.7% of enrollment, in Columbia, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakland Mills High?
Oakland Mills High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oakland Mills High rank among high schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland Mills High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Columbia, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Howard County Public Schools?
Besides Oakland Mills High, Howard County Public Schools also operates Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students), Reservoir High (1,597 students), and Atholton High (1,540 students). See the Howard County Public Schools district page for the complete list.