Serving 1,291 students in grades 9-12, C. Milton Wright High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: C. Milton Wright High serves the eastern part of Bel Air, MD, covering an area of approximately 38.3 square miles. Most students live within a typical 10-12 minute drive from the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
C. Milton Wright High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
C. Milton Wright High School's student population of 1,291 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,291 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1980
School Rankings
C. Milton Wright High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C. Milton Wright High School is 0.41, 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
#178 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
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
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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
94%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Carolina blue
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C. Milton Wright High School's ranking?
C. Milton Wright High School is ranked #178 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are C. Milton Wright High School often compared to?
C. Milton Wright High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fallston High School, Bel Air High School, Patterson Mill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of C. Milton Wright High School?
The graduation rate of C. Milton Wright High School is 94%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend C. Milton Wright High School?
1,291 students attend C. Milton Wright High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of C. Milton Wright High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of C. Milton Wright High School?
C. Milton Wright High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does C. Milton Wright High School offer ?
C. Milton Wright High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is C. Milton Wright High School part of?
C. Milton Wright High School is part of Harford County School District.
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