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#537 of 1,363 schools in MD

Top 39% in state

North Point High School

High School · Charles County Public Schools · Waldorf, MD

A Charles County Public Schools high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2500 Davis Rd, Waldorf, MD 20603

  • Math 11% vs MD 30% (2025)
  • Reading 68% vs MD 51% (2025)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10.7% (2025 MCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.5% (2025 MCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-19.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.4 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2025 MCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2025 MCAP)
vs. Expected-12.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation30.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$17,415
Chronic Absenteeism20.8%

Students at North Point High School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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2025 MCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Math Proficiency11%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
30%(2025 MCAP)
ELA Proficiency68%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MCAP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2020, to 39% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
95%
ELA
88%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
93%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
63%
2025
Math
11%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

31.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North Point High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,301/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$137,138

Median home value

$430,700

Median rent

$2,021/mo

College educated

37.1%

Homeownership

82.1%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
30.4% participation·State avg: 3.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·44 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Westlake High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.79–121.4 mi1,185Compare →
SmcaPrivate · tuition8.0privatePK–124.3 mi302Compare →
Henry E. Lackey High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.29–12Not available1,058Compare →
La Plata High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.09–12Not available1,217Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Charles County Public Schools

Schools in district
40
Rank in district
#5 of 37
District spending per student
$17,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Point High School is listed in Charles County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Point High School

North Point High School is a public high school in Waldorf, MD, part of Charles County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,914 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #537 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Point High School

What grades does North Point High School serve?

North Point High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend North Point High School?

North Point High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,914 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Point High School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Point High School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Point High School rank in MD?

North Point High School ranks #537 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is North Point High School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Point High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at North Point High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Point High School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is North Point High School a charter school?

No, North Point High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Point High School a Title I school?

No, North Point High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Point High School?

31.6% of students at North Point High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,914
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
125
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Charles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.8%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 20603)
32,649
Area average commute
44.1 min
Area median age
38.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20603; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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