Southern Garrett High School

Garrett County Public Schools
345 Oakland Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
870 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Southern Garrett High School, located in Oakland, Maryland, serves as a central pillar of the Garrett County Public Schools system. Nestled in the scenic mountains of Western Maryland, the school provides a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades 9 through 12. Its curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic preparation with vocational and extracurricular opportunities, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and personal development within a rural, tight-knit community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Southern Garrett High School emphasizes a well-rounded student life, offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented activities. By leveraging its connection to the broader Garrett County school district, the institution strives to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the modern workforce. The school is deeply integrated into the Oakland community, maintaining a focus on school spirit, student achievement, and preparing the next generation of citizens in the region.
870
Total Students
68.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    824 (94.8%)
  • Two or More
    18 (2.1%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (1.8%)
  • Black
    7 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Garrett County Public Schools
Phone: (301)334-9447
Website: http://www.gcps.net/Domain/19
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 870
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 68.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 385
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 96

* 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 7 154
Grade 8 135
Grade 9 170
Grade 10 123
Grade 11 147
Grade 12 141
Gender Ratio