Aberdeen High School is a public high school in Aberdeen, Maryland, United States. It is a part of the Harford County Public Schools.
Serving 1,396 students in grades 9-12, Aberdeen High School ranks in the top 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 24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Aberdeen High serves the southeast part of its school district in Aberdeen, MD, covering an area of approximately 86.3 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 6.6 miles, and the furthest edge located 11.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aberdeen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Aberdeen High School's student population of 1,396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,396 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1907
School Calendar
School Rankings
Aberdeen High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aberdeen High School is 0.72, 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
#538 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
41%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Bald Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aberdeen High School's ranking?
Aberdeen High School is ranked #538 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Aberdeen High School often compared to?
Aberdeen High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Havre De Grace High School, Edgewood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aberdeen High School?
The graduation rate of Aberdeen High School is 86%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Aberdeen High School?
1,396 students attend Aberdeen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Aberdeen High School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aberdeen High School?
Aberdeen High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Aberdeen High School offer ?
Aberdeen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Aberdeen High School part of?
Aberdeen High School is part of Harford County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I am a current student at Aberdeen High. I for one love this sckool. M teachers actually teach us things we will need to know in life, important life lessons. I told one of my teachers i didn't need to learn something to become what i what to acheive. He gave me a real life situation of someone he knows to apply that knowledge. I am a very proud student. there will always be the normal high school drama, but some of us learn to cope and handle that with the help of ours teachers. when an important event happens, we discuss it in school to help ourselves if or when it happens to us. i am very happy in tis school with my teachers and administaters, thank you.
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