Owings Mills High School
Encyclopedia
Owings Mills High School (OMHS) is a four-year public high school
in Baltimore County
, Maryland
, United States
. It is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools
consolidated school district.
, just northeast of I-795 and southwest of Maryland Route 140
. The school's district borders Franklin High School, Dulaney High School
, Pikesville High School
, and New Town High School
. The school is on 37 acres (149,733.8 m²) of land and the main building has 174647 square feet (16,225.2 m²). The school colors are brown and gold. However, in recent years, the school has been moving towards more appealing colors, seeking black and vegas gold instead. Athletically, Owings Mills High School is known for its outstanding wrestling program with over 10 state championships, including a perfect season in 2003. During the 2009-2010 Football season, Owings Mills had their first football win in the past five years. They won two games during this season, one being the Homecoming game. The school is currently trying to raise money in order to build a stadium and just redid their track in 2009.
Though the student population has lowered in the past few years, it did steadily rise from the early 1990s until 2003 when it peaked. The composition of the school's population is diverse. As of 2006, the majority of the students,46%, are African-American, 37% Caucasian, 9% Hispanic, 6% Asian/Pacific Islander, and less than 1% are Native American.
The results of High School Assessments are mixed, but mostly poor results. Only 38.5% passed the Algebra test, 62.% for Biology, 70.3% for Government, and 57.7% for English.
On the recent 2008 Newsweek listing of the top 1300 public high schools in the nation, Owings Mills High ranked 677th.
1981-1982 - Varsity Tennis 3A/4A Division.
State Champions
Sports are popular extra-curricular activities. One of Owings Mills' most notable activities is its Mock Trial team. The school participates with over 130 schools from Maryland. In the 2006-2007 school year, Owings Mills was one of the four state finalists.http://www.msba.org/departments/commpubl/press_ctr/pressrel/2007/pr03-20-07.htm
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in Baltimore County
Baltimore County, Maryland
Baltimore County is a county located in the northern part of the US state of Maryland. In 2010, its population was 805,029. It is part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. Its county seat is Towson. The name of the county was derived from the barony of the Proprietor of the Maryland...
, Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. It is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools
Baltimore County Public Schools
Baltimore County Public Schools is the school district in charge of all public schools in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The nation's 25th largest school system as of 2005, it is managed by the Board of Education, headquartered in Towson. The Superintendent is Dr. Joe A...
consolidated school district.
About the School
The school is located in the racially diverse community of Owings MillsOwings Mills, Maryland
Owings Mills is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It is a suburb of Baltimore. The population was 20,193 at the 2000 census. Owings Mills is home to the northern terminus for the Baltimore Metro Subway and to Owings Mills Mall....
, just northeast of I-795 and southwest of Maryland Route 140
Maryland Route 140
Maryland Route 140 is a local long route in northern Maryland, United States.-Route description:MD 140 is known by various names depending on location; south of Reisterstown it is known as Reisterstown Road. Though Reisterstown itself is named after John Reister, the road is named after Jacob...
. The school's district borders Franklin High School, Dulaney High School
Dulaney High School
Dulaney High School is a secondary school in Timonium, Baltimore County, Maryland. The school serves a generally middle- to upper-middle class suburban community, with students from Timonium and surrounding areas in Baltimore County. Dulaney is a Blue Ribbon School and ranked #259 nationwide in...
, Pikesville High School
Pikesville High School
Pikesville High School is a four-year public high school in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools consolidated school district...
, and New Town High School
New Town High School (Maryland)
New Town High School is a four-year public high school in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It is located on the northwest side of the county west of I-795 in Owings Mills, MD.-About the School:...
. The school is on 37 acres (149,733.8 m²) of land and the main building has 174647 square feet (16,225.2 m²). The school colors are brown and gold. However, in recent years, the school has been moving towards more appealing colors, seeking black and vegas gold instead. Athletically, Owings Mills High School is known for its outstanding wrestling program with over 10 state championships, including a perfect season in 2003. During the 2009-2010 Football season, Owings Mills had their first football win in the past five years. They won two games during this season, one being the Homecoming game. The school is currently trying to raise money in order to build a stadium and just redid their track in 2009.
Students
The graduation rate at Owings Mills has been steadily falling. Over the past 10 years, it hit a high of 90.5% in 1997, but has fallen to a low of just 79% in 2006. Over 10% of the students receive special services, a high number by state standards. Over 32% of the students receive free or reduced meals, also a high number.Though the student population has lowered in the past few years, it did steadily rise from the early 1990s until 2003 when it peaked. The composition of the school's population is diverse. As of 2006, the majority of the students,46%, are African-American, 37% Caucasian, 9% Hispanic, 6% Asian/Pacific Islander, and less than 1% are Native American.
The results of High School Assessments are mixed, but mostly poor results. Only 38.5% passed the Algebra test, 62.% for Biology, 70.3% for Government, and 57.7% for English.
On the recent 2008 Newsweek listing of the top 1300 public high schools in the nation, Owings Mills High ranked 677th.
| 2008 | 1,082 |
| 2007 | 1,109 |
| 2006 | 1,155 |
| 2005 | 1,167 |
| 2004 | 1,335 |
| 2003 | 1,380 |
| 2002 | 1,374 |
| 2001 | 1,343 |
| 2000 | 1,165 |
| 1999 | 1,121 |
| 1998 | 1,117 |
| 1997 | 1,051 |
| 1996 | 984 |
| 1995 | 958 |
| 1994 | 877 |
| 1993 | 812 |
Sports
Division Champions1981-1982 - Varsity Tennis 3A/4A Division.
State Champions
- 1984 - Girls Basketball
- 1991 - Wrestling, Class 2A-1A
- 1992 - Wrestling, Class 2A-1A
- 1995 - Wrestling, Class 2A-1A
- 1996 - Wrestling, Class 2A-1A
- 2002 - Wrestling (Dual Meet), Class 2A-1A
- 2003 - Wrestling (Dual Meet), Class 2A-1A
- 2003 - Wrestling, Class 2A-1A
- 2004 - Wrestling, Class 2A-1A
- 2006 - Wrestling, Class 2A-1A
- 2007 - Wrestling, Class 2A-1A
- 2007- Wrestling,(Duel Meet), Class 2A-1A
- 2008- Wrestling,(Duel Meet), Class 2A-1A
Activities
Owings Mills has many clubs and organizations for students to participate in. Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) is the largest of these clubs. The Student Government Association runs the Homecoming Dance and activities, Snowball Dance, and much more. There are many other clubs students can belong to such as National Honor Society, Kids Helping Hopkins, Key Club, National Art Honor Society, Thespian Society, Future Business Leaders of America, AAO, Jewish Culture Club, Rock Band Showcase to name a few.Sports are popular extra-curricular activities. One of Owings Mills' most notable activities is its Mock Trial team. The school participates with over 130 schools from Maryland. In the 2006-2007 school year, Owings Mills was one of the four state finalists.http://www.msba.org/departments/commpubl/press_ctr/pressrel/2007/pr03-20-07.htm