Oakland Mills High

www2.hcpss.org/omhs/

1,413 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Oakland Mills High School (OMHS), located in Columbia, Maryland, is a comprehensive public high school within the Howard County Public School System. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its strong emphasis on community engagement and its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment. The school offers a wide array of programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-focused pathways, and various extracurricular opportunities, such as athletics, arts programs, and specialized clubs designed to foster student leadership and personal development.

Central to the culture at Oakland Mills is its "Scorpion" pride, which highlights a supportive atmosphere focused on student well-being and academic achievement. The school actively collaborates with the surrounding Columbia community to provide students with real-world experiences and resources. By prioritizing inclusivity and academic excellence, Oakland Mills aims to prepare its graduates for the demands of higher education and the modern workforce, ensuring that every student has access to the tools necessary for long-term success.

1,413

Total Students

103.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakland Mills High
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	314
Black	628
Asian	119
Two or More	112
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Black
628 (44.7%)
Hispanic
314 (22.3%)
White
227 (16.1%)
Asian
119 (8.5%)
Two or More
112 (8.0%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Howard County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)313-6945
Website:	http://www2.hcpss.org/omhs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,413
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	103.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	542
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 379

Grade 10 327

Grade 11 345

Grade 12 362