High Point High School

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High Point High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3601 Powder Mill Rd,  Beltsville, MD
Prince George's County Public Schools
3.2
4.0
2,627 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
980
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.22
Graduation Rate
55%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
C
College Prep
D-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.22
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
171
Full Time Teachers
171
Teachers in First or Second Year
22.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
480
Verbal
500
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
23
Reading
24
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
45.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
37.8%
State Average
24.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
293:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.1%
Female
45.9%
Hispanic
82.7%
Black
12.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.9%
White
1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park 693 Students
Towson University 479 Students
Prince George's Community College 356 Students
Bowie State University 315 Students
Morgan State University 289 Students
Howard University 251 Students
Loyola University Maryland 215 Students
Georgetown University 183 Students
Salisbury University 177 Students
University of Maryland - Baltimore 177 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 152 Students
Business 145 Students
Biology 119 Students
Psychology 103 Students
Computer Science 97 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 79 Students
Accounting 51 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 49 Students
Political Science and Government 45 Students
Pre-Law Studies 40 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 334 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
3/25/2026
High Point High school is a very diverse school filled with many academic opportunities, if you are serious about it and search. Teachers are pretty helpful and overall respect the students. So far I have not had a bad exeprience with any teacher.
4.0 Senior
10/5/2025
I will love to see a lot of things change in High point high school it not really a safe school and it knew by a bad school and for drugs and gangs people.
4.0 Senior
12/20/2024
High Point High School is a decent school where students can prosper academically, form new connections, and receive guidance as they plan for their lives after graduation.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 7 Reviews
5.0 other
3/4/2025
This school is underrated. Unlike Old Mill High School, it's not that dangerous. Staff are good
5.0 other
6/1/2024
This school is not as dangerous as you May think
5.0 parent
4/1/2022
El personal es exelente, claro siempre hay alguna excepción.
4.0 other
7/31/2015
I graduated from high point in 2014 and this school really is not bad, it has a bad reputation but it really isn't what it seems. The teachers are willing to help you if you need if you just need to have motivation and know what you're going to school for with that being said many students there are...

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High Point High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Beltsville, MD, in the Beltsville neighborhood, and is served by the Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,627 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. High Point High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.22, the graduation rate is 55%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 980 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $480,074. Discover additional schools in the area, like James E. Duckworth Regional Center, Montgomery Blair High School, Paint Branch High School, and more. Learn more about what Beltsville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near High Point High School.

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