Serving 1,169 students in grades 9-12, Owings Mills High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,169 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 68% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Owings Mills High School's student population of 1,169 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
School Rankings
Owings Mills High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Owings Mills High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#933 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
35%
23%
Black
53%
33%
White
6%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
68%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Owings Mills High School's ranking?
Owings Mills High School is ranked #933 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Owings Mills High School often compared to?
Owings Mills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Owings Mills High School?
The graduation rate of Owings Mills High School is 68%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Owings Mills High School?
1,169 students attend Owings Mills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Owings Mills High School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Owings Mills High School?
Owings Mills High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Owings Mills High School offer ?
Owings Mills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Owings Mills High School part of?
Owings Mills High School is part of Baltimore County School District.
School Reviews
3 7/20/2020
My child received proper guidance while attending Owings Mills High School and is destined to go far with the knowledge the teachers have provided him. He was able to participate in 2 of the sports programs, which reinforced the values we believed in. Thank you.
5 5/1/2012
i love owing mill high school im a 9 grade in owing mill high school.
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