Potomac High

5211 Boydell Ave
Oxon Hill, MD 20745

www.pgcps.org/potomac

1,347 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Potomac High School, located in Oxon Hill, Maryland, is a public secondary institution serving the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. As a community-focused school, it offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering student growth through a blend of core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities, including athletics and various student-led clubs that encourage school spirit and community engagement.

The school is well-integrated into the Oxon Hill area, serving a diverse student population with a commitment to academic achievement and personal development. By leveraging resources provided by the PGCPS district, Potomac High aims to support student success through various support services, technology integration, and college-prep initiatives. For families and community members interested in specific updates, calendars, or administrative information, the school maintains an active presence through the official Prince George’s County Public Schools website.

1,347

Total Students

87.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Potomac High
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	508
Black	793
Asian	16
Two or More	5
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

Black
793 (58.9%)
Hispanic
508 (37.7%)
White
16 (1.2%)
Asian
16 (1.2%)
American Indian
7 (0.5%)
Two or More
5 (0.4%)
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:	Prince George's County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)702-3900
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/potomac
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 9 456

Grade 10 363

Grade 11 287

Grade 12 241