Northern High School

Northern High School and Administration Building, Owings Md.

Northern High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

2950 Chaneyville Rd, Owings, MD

Calvert County Public Schools

3.7

3.1

1,511 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1

Average SAT Score
1190

Average ACT Score
26

Math Proficiency
50%

Reading Proficiency
77%

Average GPA
3.58

Graduation Rate
96%

A-

Academics

B+

Teachers

B+

College Prep

B-

Administration

Resources/Facilities

B+

Clubs and Activities

A-

Sports

B-

Food

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.58

Reading Proficiency

77%

Math Proficiency

50%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

18:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

8.5%

College Prep

Average SAT

1190

Math

590

Verbal

600

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Number of AP Courses

AP Pass Rate

64.9%

AP Math Enrollment

Very High

AP Science Enrollment

Very High

Other AP Enrollment

Very High

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Average

Boys Athletic Participation

Low

Test Scores

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

297:1

Student Diversity

Male

50.5%

Female

49.3%

White

70.9%

Black

10.8%

Two or more races

Hispanic

6.1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

2.5%

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.

University of Maryland - College Park 377 Students

Towson University 271 Students

Salisbury University 164 Students

Penn State 102 Students

College of Southern Maryland 102 Students

Frostburg State University 92 Students

James Madison University 90 Students

Virginia Tech 81 Students

Georgetown University 79 Students

University of South Carolina 78 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 128 Students

Biology 117 Students

Psychology 90 Students

Nursing 78 Students

Computer Science 71 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 61 Students

Criminology 55 Students

Political Science and Government 49 Students

Engineering 49 Students

Pre-Law Studies 41 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Senior

7/2/2025

I would like for a more well-rounded focus on extracurriculars of all NHS students, not just those in sports. Showing Northern spirit through supporting the theater department and music department is something that needs to be emphasized more.

5.0 Alum

6/17/2024

More rigorous courses are a must, as a fair portion of my graduating class was unchallenged by the courses offered and some even "ran out of courses" do to testing out of courses that would typically be prerequisites. I know the following two graduating classes, and likely those beyond, will suffer from the same problem. Additionally, there is a general lack of school spirit, though this is an issue not easily fixed.

5.0

5/6/2024

I really loved attending Northern all of the teachers were amazing. We had a great principal when I attended.

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1.0 parent

12/15/2025

This review is specifically for students with IEP or 504. This school is not for them. My daughter came in with an IEP and the very first year, part way through, we were told she was going to be switched to a 504. We thought this meant she had made progress with her learning goals and would still ha...

5.0 parent

6/11/2024

School challenged my son and kept parents well informed about students performance and events throughout the year. Teachers are very friendly and easy to communicate with. Overall, my son had an awesome experience throughout the high school years. Highly recommend for others to seeking a solid educa...

5.0 parent

4/15/2024

Our son has excelled since he has attended both the middle and high schools. His IEP plan was followed and adjusted as he grew. We cannot thank the counselors and teachers enough for their compassion. Our son was accepted by all his college choices both in and out of state. Bravo Staff !!!

1.0 parent

5/11/2023

I would not send your child here.

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Northern Middle School

6th to 8th
Public

A-

Cardinal Hickey Academy

Pre-K to 8th
Private

Kings Landing Park

Dunkirk District Park

North Beach Sunrise Garden

Robert W. Callis Memorial Park

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Dunkirk District Park

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Maryland Calvert County Owings 20736

Northern High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Owings, MD, in the Owings neighborhood, and is served by the Calvert County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,511 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Northern High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $662,819. Discover additional schools in the area, like Northern Middle School, Cardinal Hickey Academy, Mount Harmony Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Owings has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Northern High School.

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