Potomac High

Potomac High serves 1,183 students in grades 9 through 12 in Oxon Hill, Maryland, within Prince George's County. This public high school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1 with 82 full-time equivalent teachers, providing a more personalized learning environment than many larger schools. The school is focusing on student development with room for academic growth, particularly in mathematics where 8% of students scored proficient or above, while 37% achieved proficiency in English Language Arts and Reading.

Potomac High ranks in the 30th percentile among Maryland high schools, reflecting ongoing efforts to strengthen educational outcomes for its diverse student body. The school draws from a established suburban community where the median household income is $77,869 and median home values reach $328,400. About one in four residents holds a bachelor's degree or higher, while the poverty rate stands at 14.1%, indicating a mix of economic backgrounds among families in the area.

Potomac High is situated in a large suburban setting on Boydell Avenue, serving a community of nearly 30,000 residents in the 20745 ZIP code area, providing students with both suburban stability and proximity to the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan region's educational and career opportunities.