Crisfield Academy and High School, also once known as simply Crisfield High School, is a public high school in the city of Crisfield in Somerset County, Maryland, United States.
Serving 373 students in grades 8-12, Crisfield Academy And 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crisfield Academy And High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Crisfield Academy And High School's student population of 373 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1908
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crisfield Academy And High School 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 Crisfield Academy And High School is 0.62, 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
#938 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
12%
23%
Black
23%
33%
White
56%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Crabbers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crisfield Academy And High School's ranking?
Crisfield Academy And High School is ranked #938 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Crisfield Academy And High School often compared to?
Crisfield Academy And High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Academy And High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crisfield Academy And High School?
The graduation rate of Crisfield Academy And High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Crisfield Academy And High School?
373 students attend Crisfield Academy And High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Crisfield Academy And High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crisfield Academy And High School?
Crisfield Academy And High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crisfield Academy And High School offer ?
Crisfield Academy And High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Crisfield Academy And High School part of?
Crisfield Academy And High School is part of Somerset County School District.
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