Serving 122 students in grades 6-12, Center For Educational Opportunity 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 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center For Educational Opportunity ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Center For Educational Opportunity's student population of 122 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
122 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Engaging students for a successful future
School Rankings
Center For Educational Opportunity ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center For Educational Opportunity is 0.70, 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
#800 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
24%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
21-39%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center For Educational Opportunity's ranking?
Center For Educational Opportunity is ranked #800 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Center For Educational Opportunity often compared to?
Center For Educational Opportunityis often viewed alongside schools like Edgewood High School, Harford Technical High School 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 27% MD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Center For Educational Opportunity?
The graduation rate of Center For Educational Opportunity is 21-39%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Center For Educational Opportunity?
122 students attend Center For Educational Opportunity.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Center For Educational Opportunity students are White, 32% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center For Educational Opportunity?
Center For Educational Opportunity has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Center For Educational Opportunity offer ?
Center For Educational Opportunity offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Center For Educational Opportunity part of?
Center For Educational Opportunity is part of Harford County School District.
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