- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oxon Hill, MD
Potomac High
Federal NCES profile for Potomac High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240051001133
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Potomac High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Oxon Hill · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 69.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Potomac High has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Potomac High ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Oxon Hill, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Potomac High shrank from 1,253 students in 2022-23 to 1,183 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 88.0 → 82.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-70 students YoY 240051001133 · Oxon Hill, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,347 enr · 15.3:1 · 69.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Potomac High shrank from 1,253 students in 2022-23 to 1,183 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 88.0 → 82.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Potomac High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- High Point Hig
High Point High
3,012 students
- Charles Herber
Charles Herbert Flowers High
2,712 students
- Parkdale High
Parkdale High
2,588 students
- Bowie High
Bowie High
2,580 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
2,544 students
- This school
Potomac High
1,347 students
What this shows Potomac High reports 1,347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Potomac High compares
Potomac High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.7% | ▲ 42% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,347 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,347
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in Maryland - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.0%
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
$19,789
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 166 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 37.7%
White 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Potomac High is about as mixed as the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince George's County Public Schools reports $19,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Potomac High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Potomac High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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.
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 (~1,347 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Potomac High
How many students attend Potomac High?
Potomac High has 1,347 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oxon Hill, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,253 (2022-23) → 1,183 (2023-24), down 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potomac High?
The student-teacher ratio at Potomac High is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Potomac High?
69.7% of students at Potomac High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Potomac High?
The largest demographic group at Potomac High is African American at 58.9% of enrollment, in Oxon Hill, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Potomac High?
Potomac High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Potomac High rank among public schools in Oxon Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Potomac High ranks #7 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.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Potomac 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.