Serving 2,115 students in grades 9-12, Paint Branch High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,115 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 50% in MD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Paint Branch High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paint Branch High School is 0.59, 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paint Branch High School?
The graduation rate of Paint Branch High School is 89%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Paint Branch High School?
2,115 students attend Paint Branch High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Paint Branch High School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paint Branch High School?
Paint Branch High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paint Branch High School offer ?
Paint Branch High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paint Branch High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,115 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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