Potomac High School
School Overview
Potomac High School is a public Magnet school located in Oxon Hill, Maryland. It is a school in Prince George's County Public Schools district.
According to the Maryland state assessment result, 7% of students are proficient in Math learning and 32% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,413 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 112 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,413 students are attending Potomac High School. By gender, there are 764 and 649 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Potomac High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 55 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Black | 49 | 28 | 21 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 55 | 29 | 26 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 112 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Potomac High School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. 95.5% of teachers are certified. 75.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 112 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 107 | 95.5% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 5 | 4.5% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 15 | 13.4% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 12 | 10.7% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 283 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 311,343 Households |
| Population | 890,081 |
| Male | 437,440 |
| Female | 471,230 |
| Child Population | 279,234 |
| Total Housing Units | 333,041 Units |
| Average House Value | $302,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,475 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.00% |
| Average Household Income | $84,920 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.94% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Potomac High School offers 4 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 108 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 174 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Potomac High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 4 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 108 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 109 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 174 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Prince George's County Public Schools
In Prince George's County Public Schools, 10 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in OXON HILL, Maryland
1 private schools are serving students in OXON HILL, Maryland. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.