Potomac High School is a public high school located in the Glassmanor census-designated place in unincorporated Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, with an Oxon Hill postal address. It is a part of Prince George's County Public Schools. The principal is Nathaniel R. Laney.
Serving 1,183 students in grades 9-12, Potomac High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,183 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 69% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Potomac High School's student population of 1,183 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Potomac High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Potomac High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1026 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
36%
23%
Black
60%
33%
White
2%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
69%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Potomac High School's ranking?
Potomac High School is ranked #1026 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Potomac High School often compared to?
Potomac High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oxon Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Potomac High School?
The graduation rate of Potomac High School is 69%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Potomac High School?
1,183 students attend Potomac High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Potomac High School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Potomac High School?
Potomac High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Potomac High School offer ?
Potomac High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Potomac High School part of?
Potomac High School is part of Prince George's County Public Schools.
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