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High Point High

Public Grades 9-12

197^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 220 Maryland High Schools

Better than 10% of Maryland high schools

Summary

High Point High is a public high school in Beltsville, Maryland, serving 2,960 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district, which is ranked 22 out of 25 in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past decade, High Point High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Maryland high schools, with its highest ranking being 149 out of 225 schools in the 2021-2022 school year.

High Point High significantly underperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with only 3.6% of students proficient or better in MCAP Mathematics, compared to 13.1% in the district and 26.5% statewide. The school's 10th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate of 32.1% also lags behind the district's 46.7% and the state's 59.5%. Additionally, High Point High has struggled with low graduation rates, ranging from 54.5% to 80.0% over the past few years, and high dropout rates, reaching as much as 25.3% in the 2023-2024 school year. The school also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate, reaching as high as 49.4% in the 2022-2023 school year.

When comparing High Point High to nearby schools within the same district, such as Northwestern High and Eleanor Roosevelt High, the performance gap is quite stark. These schools, which are also public magnet schools, significantly outperform High Point High in test scores, graduation rates, and other key metrics. While High Point High faces significant challenges, the recent slight improvements in its SchoolDigger ranking and graduation rates suggest that there may be opportunities for the school to make progress with the right interventions and support.

3,012

Students ?

17.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,678

Per pupil spending ?

95.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3601 Powder Mill Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705-3599

(301) 572-6400

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Feeder schools for High Point High:

Elementary:	Adelphi Elementary
	Beltsville Academy
	Calverton Elementary
	Carole Highlands Elementary
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	Cherokee Lane Elementary
	Cool Spring Elementary
	Hollywood Elementary
	Langley Park-McCormick Elementary
	Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary
	Ridgecrest Elementary
	Vansville Elementary
Middle:	Buck Lodge Middle

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

82.7%

African American:

12.8%

Asian:

2.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 34th percentile in 2022 → 10th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (14% vs 37% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (10th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped from its 34th-percentile peak (2022) to 10th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school14%

District avg24%

Maryland avg37%

197^th of 220

Maryland public high schools ?

Bottom 10%▼ down 15 pts since 2015

From bottom 26% (2015) to bottom 10% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

22^nd of 25High Schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools

22^nd of 25Prince George's County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2025	14.6	197 of 220	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	28.3	149 of 225	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	18.0	159 of 197	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	17.7	153 of 180	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	34.9	155 of 233	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	30.9	173 of 233	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	37.6	170 of 231	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	5.2	174 of 185	5.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	12.5	172 of 187	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	6.6	174 of 183	4.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	30.1	176 of 220	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	36.5	156 of 213	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	36.4	157 of 214	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	31.8	148 of 209	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	20.1	159 of 204	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	18.4	164 of 204	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	37.0	143 of 201	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Maryland (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts32%-19 vs state

Algebra II14%-11 vs state

Algebra I5%-17 vs state

Mathematics4%-23 vs state

Geometry2%-26 vs state

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What people are saying

by a student
Thursday, July 19, 2012

IT'S IMPROVING! THEY ARE REALLY PUTTING THEIR BEST FOOT FORWARD TO GETTING A GOOD EDUCATION :)! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, July 19, 2012

It isn't that bad really, just dirty and unsanitary. Just stay focused and with the right people, there are just a couple of clowns but other than that it's alright. Close Quote

Schools Near High Point High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAP Mathematics (2025)				MCAP English Language Arts (2025)					MCAP Algebra I (2025)	MCAP Algebra II (2025)	MCAP Geometry (2025)	MCAP Science (2025)	MCAP Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 8th Grade	MCAP Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
High Point High	Public	9-12	3601 Powder Mill Rd	Beltsville	20705	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 572-6400	3,012	171	17.6	95.6%	31 (1.0%)	386 (12.8%)	2,492 (82.7%)	87 (2.9%)	7 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (0.3%)	14.6	197^th of 220 public high schools	10.5%					(n/a)				3.6				32.1	32.1	4.8	13.6	1.9			$17,678	$1,383	$16,296
Paint Branch High	Public	9-12	14121 Old Columbia Pike	Burtonsville	20866	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 388-9900	2,038	131	15.5	52.2%	67 (3.3%)	1,180 (57.9%)	544 (26.7%)	191 (9.4%)	5 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (2.4%)	44.1	89^th of 220 public high schools	59.5%					(n/a)				9.1				54.6	54.6	9.1					$19,446	$1,190	$18,256
Springbrook High	Public, Magnet	9-12	201 Valley Brook Dr	Silver Spring	20904	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-3800	1,838	119	15.3	59.9%	78 (4.2%)	671 (36.5%)	845 (46.0%)	188 (10.2%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (2.7%)	40.5	104^th of 220 public high schools	52.7%		34.2	110^th of 146 public high schools	24.7%	6				6.9				56.0	56.0	6.9					$18,609	$1,111	$17,497
Montgomery Blair High	Public, Magnet	9-12	51 University Blvd E	Silver Spring	20901	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-7200	3,266	199	16.4	43.6%	706 (21.6%)	806 (24.7%)	1,240 (38.0%)	333 (10.2%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	149 (4.6%)	52.6	65^th of 220 public high schools	70.5%		40.9	82^nd of 146 public high schools	43.8%	17				10.4				65.0	65.0	10.4					$17,726	$981	$16,745
MCPS Transitions School	Public	12	11721 Kemp Mill Rd	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-5900	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Northwestern High	Public, Magnet	9-12	7000 Adelphi Rd	Hyattsville	20782	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 985-1820	2,396	153	15.6	96.4%	88 (3.7%)	511 (21.3%)	1,751 (73.1%)	20 (0.8%)	8 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	14 (0.6%)	20.6	166^th of 220 public high schools	24.5%		18.2	137^th of 146 public high schools	6.2%	29				7.3				42.4	42.4	1.8	10.7	6.6			$18,475	$1,049	$17,426
Eleanor Roosevelt High	Public, Magnet	9-12	7601 Hanover Pkwy	Greenbelt	20770	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 513-5400	2,544	134	18.9	62.9%	239 (9.4%)	1,352 (53.1%)	670 (26.3%)	210 (8.3%)	7 (0.3%)	8 (0.3%)	58 (2.3%)	52.8	62^nd of 220 public high schools	71.8%		45.3	72^nd of 146 public high schools	50.7%	10				21.1				70.2	70.2	5.6		22.6			$15,873	$984	$14,890
College Park Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	5751 Rivertech Ct	Riverdale	20737	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(240) 696-3206	682	41	16.6	53.2%	93 (13.6%)	272 (39.9%)	264 (38.7%)	27 (4.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.4%)	47.9	78^th of 220 public high schools	64.5%		36.7	97^th of 146 public high schools	33.6%	19	23.7	23.7	11.5	20.0	57.6	55.9	63.7	70.9	61.2	25.9		9.9	50.4	63.7	$22,745	$1,503	$21,242
John F. Kennedy High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1901 Randolph Rd	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-0100	1,880	126	14.9	56.0%	80 (4.3%)	405 (21.5%)	1,277 (67.9%)	87 (4.6%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (1.4%)	17.7	182^nd of 220 public high schools	17.3%					(n/a)				1.9				36.9	36.9	1.9					$20,159	$1,338	$18,821
Laurel High	Public, Magnet	9-12	8000 Cherry Ln	Laurel	20707	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 497-2050	2,129	115	18.5	95.7%	56 (2.6%)	977 (45.9%)	1,002 (47.1%)	55 (2.6%)	6 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	31 (1.5%)	31.5	133^rd of 220 public high schools	39.5%					(n/a)				5.6				47.1	47.1	5.6					$17,553	$1,036	$16,517

Frequently Asked Questions about High Point High

What is the racial makeup of High Point High?

Students at High Point High are 83% Hispanic, 13% African American, 3% Asian, 1% White.

What schools feed into High Point High?

High Point High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Adelphi Elementary
Elementary : Beltsville Academy
Elementary : Calverton Elementary
Elementary : Carole Highlands Elementary
Elementary : Cherokee Lane Elementary
Elementary : Cool Spring Elementary
Elementary : Hollywood Elementary
Elementary : Langley Park-McCormick Elementary
Elementary : Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary
Elementary : Ridgecrest Elementary
Elementary : Vansville Elementary
Middle : Buck Lodge Middle

What district is High Point High in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

How many students attend High Point High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 3,012 students attended High Point High.

Is High Point High a good school?

High Point High ranks in the bottom 10.5% of Maryland high schools.

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