Maurice J. Mcdonough High School
School Overview
Maurice J. Mcdonough High School is a public school located in Pomfret, Maryland. It is a school in Charles County Public Schools district.
According to the Maryland state assessment result, 33% of students are proficient in Math learning and 53% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 907 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 71 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 907 students are attending Maurice J. Mcdonough High School. By gender, there are 482 and 425 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Maurice J. Mcdonough High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 145 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 14 | 6 | 8 |
| Asian | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Black | 27 | 12 | 15 |
| White | 87 | 37 | 50 |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 145 | 64 | 81 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 71 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Maurice J. Mcdonough High School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. All teachers are certified. 85.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 71 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 71 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 8 | 11.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 2.8% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 454 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 56,520 Households |
| Population | 157,195 |
| Male | 76,779 |
| Female | 82,649 |
| Child Population | 52,063 |
| Total Housing Units | 60,452 Units |
| Average House Value | $313,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,682 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.50% |
| Average Household Income | $100,003 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.21% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Maurice J. Mcdonough High School offers 18 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 180 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 471 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Maurice J. Mcdonough High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 18 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 180 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 62 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 42 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 146 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 471 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Charles County Public Schools
In Charles County Public Schools, 39 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.