Guilford Park High School is a public high school located in Jessup, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Howard County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School System. It is the largest high school ever constructed in HCPSS. The school opened in August 2023 with 750 freshmen and sophomores, having a total capacity of 1,658.
Guilford Park High School serves 779 students in grades 9-10.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-10
- Enrollment: 779 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
779 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Year Founded
2023
Colors
Blue, Green
School Rankings
The diversity score of Guilford Park High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
7%
Hispanic
24%
23%
Black
35%
33%
White
20%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Guilford Park High School?
779 students attend Guilford Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Guilford Park High School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Guilford Park High School?
Guilford Park High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Guilford Park High School offer ?
Guilford Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Guilford Park High School part of?
Guilford Park High School is part of Howard County School District.
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