Henry E. Lackey High School

Henry E. Lackey High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3000 Chicamuxen Rd,  Indian Head, MD
Charles County Public Schools
3.5
3.7
1,033 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
63
Full Time Teachers
63
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
22
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
57.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
39.7%
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
342:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.1%
Black
56%
White
21.7%
Hispanic
11.4%
Two or more races
8.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Towson University 231 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 223 Students
Bowie State University 191 Students
Morgan State University 185 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 147 Students
Howard University 137 Students
College of Southern Maryland 125 Students
Frostburg State University 108 Students
Salisbury University 101 Students
Hampton University 93 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 86 Students
Business 78 Students
Biology 71 Students
Psychology 63 Students
Computer Science 44 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 40 Students
Small Business Management 33 Students
Accounting 27 Students
Graphic Design 27 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 285 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/29/2025
My highschool experience has been a good one. The teachers are great and have been a huge part of why I'm so successful academically.
3.0 Junior
11/14/2025
Lackey itself if a good school but it has a lot of students that are there for the wrong reasons. Over the years they have started cracking down and enforcing the rules more. Test scores are still low tho
2.0 Senior
8/29/2025
it really is what you make of it. The teachers often are uninterested and truly dedicating their time towards teaching students and administration lacks accountability. However, if you are an AP student, they do offer lot of APs and resources.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 18 Reviews
5.0 student
8/23/2023
The school have many many good things
4.0 parent
5/4/2023
Lackey, the "School on top of the Hill", is a hidden gem in Charles County on the western side. The school is very secluded surrounded by lush forest and protected land. Due to it's seclusion and rural location, the staff and students are able to create meaning relationships in a nurturing and flour...
5.0 parent
1/26/2023
The staff has been great and communicate regularly with parents and students.
5.0 parent
11/7/2021
Great for our son high school experience we moved from Montgomery county but the school system in charles county is truly so helpful to our kids

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Henry E. Lackey High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Indian Head, MD, in the Indian Head neighborhood, and is served by the Charles County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,033 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Henry E. Lackey High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $334,449. Discover additional schools in the area, like General Smallwood Middle School, Gale-Bailey Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Indian Head has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Henry E. Lackey High School.

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