Calvert High School is a public high school in Prince Frederick, Maryland, United States and is part of the Calvert County Public Schools.
Serving 1,080 students in grades 9-12, Calvert High School ranks in the top 30% 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 38% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,080 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Calvert High serves the southern part of its school district in Prince Frederick, MD, covering an area of approximately 85.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 6.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12.5 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Calvert High School's student population of 1,080 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,080 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
School Rankings
Calvert High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calvert High School is 0.61, 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
#354 out of 1338 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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
91%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Cavalier
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calvert High School's ranking?
Calvert High School is ranked #354 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Calvert High School often compared to?
Calvert High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Patuxent High School, Huntingtown High School, Northern High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calvert High School?
The graduation rate of Calvert High School is 91%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Calvert High School?
1,080 students attend Calvert High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Calvert High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Calvert High School?
Calvert High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Calvert High School offer ?
Calvert High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Calvert High School part of?
Calvert High School is part of Calvert County School District.
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