Northern High

Northern High School serves 1,511 students in grades 9-12 in Owings, Maryland, with a student-teacher ratio of 18.4:1 supported by 82 full-time equivalent teachers. The school earns a solid 7.1 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranks #252 out of 1,364 Maryland high schools, placing it in the 82nd percentile statewide with an impressive 9.2 out of 10 academic score. Academically, Northern High demonstrates particular strength in English Language Arts, where 77% of students perform at proficient or above levels across grade levels.

Math performance shows room for growth, with 50% of students meeting proficiency standards. This regular public school serves a community where educational achievement is valued, with 43% of local residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The school draws from an affluent area with a median household income of $158,924 and median home values of $531,700, while maintaining a remarkably low poverty rate of just 1.2% in the surrounding ZIP code of 20736.

Students benefit from this stable, well-resourced community environment that supports their educational journey. Northern High School sits in a rural setting near town, offering students the advantages of both peaceful surroundings and access to community resources in Calvert County.

Located in a rural area, Northern High may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.