Potomac High

Public 9-12

5211 Boydell Ave
Oxon Hill, MD 20745-3700

(301) 702-3900

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,330

Feeder schools for Potomac High:

Elementary:	Barnaby Manor Elementary
	Forest Heights Elementary
	Glassmanor Elementary
	Panorama Elementary
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	Valley View Elementary
Middle:	Benjamin Stoddert Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 1,253

Racial breakdown:

African American:

64.9%

Hispanic:

32.3%

White:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Potomac High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.99. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Potomac High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (64.9%), Hispanic (32.3%), White (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Potomac High is 14.2, which is the 4^th best among 10 high schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Potomac High employs 88 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Potomac High is $20,330, which is the 10^th highest among 10 high schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Potomac High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Prince George's County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince George's County Public Schools 22^nd of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Potomac High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	27.06	184^th	201	8.5%
2005	4.22	196^th	204	3.9%
2006	10.95	176^th	204	13.7%
2007	17.53	169^th	209	19.1%
2008	16.50	183^rd	214	14.5%
2009	21.68	181^st	213	15.0%
2010	5.62	201^st	220	8.6%
2014	9.47	203^rd	231	12.1%
2015	7.86	208^th	233	10.7%
2016	6.78	206^th	233	11.6%
2017	12.81	160^th	180	11.1%
2018	16.68	165^th	197	16.2%
2019	9.46	135^th	138	2.2%
2022	25.99	159^th	225	29.3%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, June 29, 2019

special needs students rights are violated...excessive student suspensions...many full-time substitute teachers in the building...lack resources for students who do not have computers at home Close Quote

Enrollment information for Potomac High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	47	1234	8	10	2	n/a	n/a	-13	1288
1990	35	1119	6	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	1166
1991	29	1088	4	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	1127
1992	25	1051	7	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	1091
1993	15	1010	10	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	1041
1994	12	1055	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	1077
1995	8	1120	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	1137
1996	8	1120	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	1137
1997	6	1104	1	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	1120
1998	4	1075	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	1085
1999	6	1087	5	3	5	n/a	n/a	0	1106
2000	4	1033	4	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	1047
2001	3	988	2	2	6	n/a	n/a	0	1001
2002	8	1011	2	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	1031
2003	8	1011	2	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	1031
2004	4	1066	5	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	1084
2005	8	1245	7	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	1270
2006	9	1331	8	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	1363
2007	5	1341	8	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	1372
2008	2	1269	5	15	3	n/a	n/a	0	1294
2009	5	1257	7	16	5	n/a	n/a	0	1290
2010	4	1242	8	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	1271
2011	4	1176	8	20	7	1	0	0	1216
2012	4	1038	10	21	4	1	1	0	1079
2013	5	864	6	20	1	1	3	0	900
2014	6	1003	6	44	3	0	5	0	1067
2015	6	1067	6	56	3	1	6	0	1145
2016	10	1080	10	181	4	2	8	0	1295
2017	11	1069	11	237	5	0	6	0	1339
2018	14	960	12	289	3	2	7	0	1287
2019	8	872	17	292	6	1	12	0	1208
2020	7	820	14	338	3	0	14	0	1196
2021	10	835	10	312	5	3	12	0	1187
2022	12	830	9	347	5	4	9	0	1216
2023	12	813	8	405	6	2	7	0	1253

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Potomac High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1288	79.2	16.2	n/a
1990	1166	74.6	15.6	5.5
1991	1127	74.5	15.1	8.9
1992	1091	75.2	14.5	14.9
1993	1041	81.6	12.8	15.7
1994	1077	81.8	13.2	27
1995	1137	87.3	13.0	35.1
1996	1137	87.3	13.0	35.1
1997	1120	88.4	12.7	33.6
1998	1085	81.4	13.3	32.6
1999	1106	81.5	13.6	30.6
2000	1047	73.1	14.3	34.8
2001	1001	67.0	14.9	40.8
2002	1031	70.0	14.7	47.1
2003	1031	70.0	14.7	47.1
2004	1084	73.0	14.8	39.9
2005	1270	59.0	21.5	40.6
2006	1363	64.0	21.3	39.7
2007	1372	72.0	19.1	38.7
2008	1294	78.0	16.6	39.9
2009	1290	74.0	17.4	43.6
2010	1271	72.0	17.6	52
2011	1216	79.0	15.3	54
2012	1079	78.0	13.8	60
2013	900	71.0	12.6	60.3
2014	1067	82.0	13.0	61
2015	1145	89.0	12.8	61.7
2016	1295	87.0	14.8	62.1
2017	1339	96.0	13.9	73.4
2018	1287	96.0	13.4	72.3
2019	1208	90.0	13.4	72
2020	1196	84.0	14.2	71.2
2021	1187	87.0	13.6	75.8
2022	1216	90.0	13.5	62.7
2023	1253	88.0	14.2	76.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Potomac High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1288	79.2	16.2	n/a
1990	1166	74.6	15.6	5.5
1991	1127	74.5	15.1	8.9
1992	1091	75.2	14.5	14.9
1993	1041	81.6	12.8	15.7
1994	1077	81.8	13.2	27
1995	1137	87.3	13.0	35.1
1996	1137	87.3	13.0	35.1
1997	1120	88.4	12.7	33.6
1998	1085	81.4	13.3	32.6
1999	1106	81.5	13.6	30.6
2000	1047	73.1	14.3	34.8
2001	1001	67.0	14.9	40.8
2002	1031	70.0	14.7	47.1
2003	1031	70.0	14.7	47.1
2004	1084	73.0	14.8	39.9
2005	1270	59.0	21.5	40.6
2006	1363	64.0	21.3	39.7
2007	1372	72.0	19.1	38.7
2008	1294	78.0	16.6	39.9
2009	1290	74.0	17.4	43.6
2010	1271	72.0	17.6	52
2011	1216	79.0	15.3	54
2012	1079	78.0	13.8	60
2013	900	71.0	12.6	60.3
2014	1067	82.0	13.0	61
2015	1145	89.0	12.8	61.7
2016	1295	87.0	14.8	62.1
2017	1339	96.0	13.9	73.4
2018	1287	96.0	13.4	72.3
2019	1208	90.0	13.4	72
2020	1196	84.0	14.2	71.2
2021	1187	87.0	13.6	75.8
2022	1216	90.0	13.5	62.7
2023	1253	88.0	14.2	76.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Potomac High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$695 (4.0%)	$16,764 (96.0%)	$17,459
2020	$657 (3.7%)	$17,159 (96.3%)	$17,817
2021	$826 (4.4%)	$17,978 (95.6%)	$18,805
2022	$1,895 (9.1%)	$19,026 (90.9%)	$20,921
2023	$2,093 (10.3%)	$18,238 (89.7%)	$20,330

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Potomac High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 135^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 159^th of 225 High schools	27.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1208	1253	3.7%
African American	872	813	6.8%
American Indian	6	6
Asian	17	8	52.9%
Hispanic	292	405	38.7%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	8	12	50%
Two or More Races	12	7	41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72%	76.3%	4.3%

Schools Near Potomac High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)	MCAP English Language Arts (2024)		MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Algebra II (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Potomac High	Public	9-12	5211 Boydell Ave	Oxon Hill	20745	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 702-3900	1,253	88	14.2	76.3%	12 (1.0%)	813 (64.9%)	405 (32.3%)	8 (0.6%)	6 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	7 (0.6%)								(n/a)		30.6	30.6			$20,330	$2,093	$18,238
Oxon Hill High	Public, Magnet	9-12	6701 Leyte Dr	Oxon Hill	20745	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 749-4300	1,553	84	18.4	57.6%	50 (3.2%)	794 (51.1%)	562 (36.2%)	114 (7.3%)	4 (0.3%)	5 (0.3%)	24 (1.5%)	35.8	102^nd of 146 public high schools	30.1%					(n/a)	6.7	53.8	53.8	6.7		$17,330	$1,625	$15,705
Crossland High	Public, Magnet	9-12	6901 Temple Hill Rd	Temple Hills	20748	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 449-4800	1,082	87	12.4	70.7%	19 (1.8%)	708 (65.4%)	338 (31.2%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (0.8%)								(n/a)		38.9	38.9			$22,849	$1,802	$21,047
Suitland High	Public, Magnet	9-12	5200 Silver Hill Rd	Suitland	20746	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 817-0500	1,834	127	14.4	76.6%	28 (1.5%)	1,570 (85.6%)	205 (11.2%)	7 (0.4%)	6 (0.3%)	5 (0.3%)	13 (0.7%)								(n/a)		40.3	40.3			$20,501	$1,828	$18,673
Friendly High	Public	9-12	10000 Allentown Rd	Fort Washington	20744	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 449-4900	881	54	16.3	64.7%	36 (4.1%)	518 (58.8%)	289 (32.8%)	21 (2.4%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	11 (1.2%)								(n/a)		23.1	23.1			$20,476	$1,811	$18,665
Surrattsville High	Public	9-12	6101 Garden Dr	Clinton	20735	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 599-2453	772	52	14.8	60.5%	14 (1.8%)	587 (76.0%)	147 (19.0%)	11 (1.4%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.0%)								(n/a)		31.4	31.4			$21,076	$1,980	$19,096
Central High	Public, Magnet	9-12	200 Cabin Branch Rd	Capitol Heights	20743	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 499-7080	877	57	15.5	74.0%	12 (1.4%)	529 (60.3%)	316 (36.0%)	13 (1.5%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)								(n/a)		29.1	29.1			$20,367	$1,888	$18,479
Fairmont Heights High	Public	9-12	6501 Columbia Park Rd	Landover	20785	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 925-1360	1,039	63	16.4	84.6%	15 (1.4%)	645 (62.1%)	360 (34.6%)	6 (0.6%)	4 (0.4%)	8 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)								(n/a)		30.7	30.7			$20,320	$1,958	$18,361
International High School @ Langley Park	Public	9-12	5150 Annapolis Rd	Bladensburg	20710	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 702-3910	330	29	11.3	95.2%	2 (0.6%)	13 (3.9%)	303 (91.8%)	12 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		8.2	8.2			$24,830	$1,511	$23,319
Bladensburg High	Public, Magnet	9-12	4200 57th Ave	Bladensburg	20710	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(301) 887-6700	2,164	131	16.5	84.2%	37 (1.7%)	430 (19.9%)	1,631 (75.4%)	45 (2.1%)	5 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	13 (0.6%)	24.4	127^th of 146 public high schools	13.0%		31.5	104^th of 127 public high schools	18.1%	23		41.1	41.1		5.1	$17,137	$1,930	$15,207

Frequently Asked Questions about Potomac High

What is the racial makeup of Potomac High?

Students at Potomac High are 65% African American, 32% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Potomac High?

Potomac High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Barnaby Manor Elementary
Elementary : Forest Heights Elementary
Elementary : Glassmanor Elementary
Elementary : Panorama Elementary
Elementary : Valley View Elementary
Middle : Benjamin Stoddert Middle

What district is Potomac High in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

How many students attend Potomac High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,253 students attended Potomac High.

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