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Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings formerly Oak Hill

Grades 08–12 · High · Laurel, MD · NCES 110008700213

Alternative School

At a glance

Reported students

45

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

9

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

08–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

District of Columbia high enrollment

4th percentile

Compared with 46 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

65

Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings formerly Oak Hill: 45 reported students.

State peer staffing position

4th percentile

5:1 reported; state peer median 10.5:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
33
Teachers (FTE)
9
Student–teacher ratio
3.7:1

What the reported data says about Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings formerly Oak Hill

Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings formerly Oak Hill is a public high school serving grades 08–12 in Laurel. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Dyrs. NCES reports 45 students for 2024–25.

Among 46 high schools in District of Columbia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 411.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 4th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 5:1, below the District of Columbia median of 10.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (84.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.7%). English learners represent 3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 66.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings formerly Oak Hill

  1. 1How do the reported 5:1 student–teacher ratio and 9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
3%
Students with disabilities
66.7%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
3
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White0%
  • Hispanic6.7%
  • Black84.4%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial0%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings formerly Oak Hill

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Meade High

High · Anne Arundel County Public Schools

09–122,0453 mi
Guilford Park High

High · Howard County Public Schools

09–121,2184 mi
Laurel High

High · Prince George's County Public Schools

09–122,1294.3 mi
Arundel High

High · Anne Arundel County Public Schools

09–121,7786 mi
Hammond High

High · Howard County Public Schools

09–121,1596 mi
Long Reach High

High · Howard County Public Schools

09–121,3347.3 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings formerly Oak Hill

What grades does Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings formerly Oak Hill serve?

Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings formerly Oak Hill reports grades 08–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Dyrs.

How many students attend Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings formerly Oak Hill?

Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings formerly Oak Hill reported 45 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 4th percentile among 46 District of Columbia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 33 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings formerly Oak Hill?

The calculated ratio is 5:1, based on 45 students and 9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The District of Columbia median for the same school level is 10.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings formerly Oak Hill a public, charter, or magnet school?

Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings formerly Oak Hill is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dyrs attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings formerly Oak Hill in?

Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings formerly Oak Hill is part of Dyrs, based in Laurel, DC, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings formerly Oak Hill?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Meade High (3 mi), Guilford Park High (4 mi), Laurel High (4.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.