The Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings, renamed from Oak Hill Academy in May 2009, is an alternative school operated by the non-profit See Forever Foundation which manages Maya Angelou Schools.
Serving 36 students in grades 7-12, Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill's student population of 36 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The truth is, no one of us can be, free until everybody is free.
School Rankings
Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill ranks within the top 50% of all 220 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill is 0.11, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#89 out of 220 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
94%
33%
White
n/a
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
44%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill's ranking?
Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill is ranked #89 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill often compared to?
Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hillis often viewed alongside schools like Maryland City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill?
36 students attend Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill?
Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill offer ?
Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill part of?
Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill is part of Dyrs School District.
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