Edgewood High School

2415 Willoughby Beach Rd
Edgewood, MD 21040
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 1,396 students in grades 9-12, Edgewood High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 43% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edgewood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Edgewood High School's student population of 1,396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,396 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
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School Rankings

Edgewood High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgewood High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#171 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
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43%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Edgewood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
54%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Edgewood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
21%
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Black
48%
33%
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White
28%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
This chart display the diversity score of Edgewood High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Edgewood High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Edgewood High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edgewood High School's ranking?
Edgewood High School is ranked #171 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Edgewood High School often compared to?
Edgewood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aberdeen High School, Bel Air High School, Harford Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edgewood High School?
The graduation rate of Edgewood High School is 80%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Edgewood High School?
1,396 students attend Edgewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Edgewood High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgewood High School?
Edgewood High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edgewood High School offer ?
Edgewood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Edgewood High School part of?
Edgewood High School is part of Harford County Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   3/21/2020
This school is absolutely perfect for those who want to suffer for their 4 years in high school.
- Posted by Parent - Maki
2   6/30/2010
I hated everything about Edgewood. Glad I'm done with it.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - 4jack
5   6/14/2010
At first i heard all these rumors that Edgewood is such a bad school, now that i go to Edgewood (all three years in the middle school; and will be graduating from Edgewood High) I haven't been happier. I have many friends who go to Havre De Grace, Aberdeen, C Milton Wright, and Joppatowne. The stories that i hear about those schools from my friends makes me think And they call 'Edgewood', bad?. Anyways, I would be honored to say that Edgewood has an amazing record when it comes to the Arts. Edgewood's students are very talented when it comes to the Arts industry. Dancing, Singing, Acting, and Art in general is something that Edgewood takes pride in holding. Im a proud student of Edgewood High School.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - mymoo

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 43% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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