Enrollment
1,562
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Oxon Hill, MD
Oxon Hill High
Federal NCES profile for Oxon Hill High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240051001123
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oxon Hill High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Oxon Hill · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Oxon Hill High has class sizes larger than 93% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oxon Hill High ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Oxon Hill, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.6%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oxon Hill High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oxon Hill High
Oxon Hill High is a large high school in Oxon Hill, Maryland, enrolling 1,562 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.6:1 is larger than about 93% of Maryland schools and 28% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.6% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,562 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 87 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #64, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 312 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Oxon Hill's high schools, it stands alongside Potomac High (1,347 students): Oxon Hill High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.6:1 vs 15.3:1).
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Oxon Hill High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oxon Hill High compares
Oxon Hill High on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▲ 1% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,562 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,562
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 93% in Maryland - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.3%
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
$19,234
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 49.2%
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
Asian 7.6%
White 3.0%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Oxon Hill High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George's County Public Schools, which includes Oxon Hill High.
$19,234
Per student
-6%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 51.1%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Oxon Hill High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oxon Hill High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Oxon Hill
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,562 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oxon Hill High
How many students attend Oxon Hill High?
Oxon Hill High has 1,562 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oxon Hill, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxon Hill High?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxon Hill High is 18.6:1, which is 28% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oxon Hill High?
49.6% of students at Oxon Hill High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oxon Hill High?
The largest demographic group at Oxon Hill High is African American at 49.2% of enrollment, in Oxon Hill, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oxon Hill High?
Oxon Hill High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oxon Hill High rank among public schools in Oxon Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Oxon Hill High ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Oxon Hill, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oxon Hill on the city page.
Is Oxon Hill High a good school?
Oxon Hill High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Oxon Hill High, Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students), Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students), and Parkdale High (2,588 students). See the Prince George's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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