Serving 1,400 students in grades 9-12, Overlea 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 40-44% (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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Overlea 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 Overlea High School is 0.56, 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.
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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Overlea High School?
The graduation rate of Overlea High School is 79%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Overlea High School?
1,400 students attend Overlea High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Overlea High School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Overlea High School?
Overlea High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Overlea High School offer ?
Overlea High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Overlea High School part of?
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