Serving 39 students in grades 11-12, Croom High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). 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 2:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Croom High School's student population of 39 students has declined by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Croom High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Croom High School is 0.23, 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
#1131 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
10%
23%
Black
87%
33%
White
n/a
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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 Croom High School's ranking?
Croom High School is ranked #1131 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Croom High School often compared to?
Croom High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Center Of Applied Technology-north by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Croom High School?
The graduation rate of Croom High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Croom High School?
39 students attend Croom High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Croom High School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Croom High School?
Croom High School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Croom High School offer ?
Croom High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Croom High School part of?
Croom High School is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.
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