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North Point High School

2500 Davis Rd, Waldorf, MD 20603Charles County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,867
Students
Total enrolled
98%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 13% vs nat'l
$19,839
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 38% vs nat'l
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 17% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,867 students in grades 09–12 in Waldorf, Maryland.
38% above average funding
District spends $19,839 per pupil, 38% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

North Point High School is a very large high in Waldorf, Maryland, serving grades 09–12 with 1,867 students. The district invests $19,839 per student — 38% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 98% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at North Point High School

1,867
Total Students
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
30%
Free Lunch
124
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution889 male · 977 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility30%
National avg 52% · 566 students
Student Composition
12%
10%
64%
Asian6%
White12%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black64%
Multiracial7%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 240027001416

Academic Outcomes at North Point High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
98
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
98%
State avg
90%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 38th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 20603

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,839Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,839
State avg
$28,238
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,729
Student Support$3,769
Administration$2,381
Operations$2,976
Other$1,984
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,839 spent per student, an estimated $8,789 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
44%
45%
State government
44.3%
Local (property tax)
45.0%
Federal programs
10.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 98% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Above-average funding — $19,839/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
William A. Diggs Elementary SchoolBerry Elementary SchoolBillingsley Elementary SchoolWilliam B. Wade Elementary School
+12 more
↓
Middle
Theodore G. Davis Middle SchoolMattawoman Middle SchoolBenjamin Stoddert Middle SchoolJohn Hanson Middle School
+4 more
↓
High School
St. Charles High SchoolWestlake High SchoolLa Plata High SchoolThomas Stone High School
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyCharles County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCharles County Public Schools →
Phone: (301)753-1759
NCES ID: 240027001416
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Waldorf seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
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Mid
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Mid
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District School Rankings
Location
2500 Davis Rd, Waldorf, MD 20603
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.