Crofton High School is a high school located in the suburban community of Gambrills, Maryland, United States, a suburb of Washington DC and Baltimore located within Anne Arundel County. It serves students from the greater Crofton area, and it is part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district.
Serving 1,896 students in grades 9-12, Crofton High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,896 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crofton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Crofton High School's student population of 1,896 students has grown by 142% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 94% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,896 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Year Founded
2020
School Rankings
Crofton High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crofton High School is 0.68, 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
#177 out of 1347 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
13%
23%
Black
21%
33%
White
51%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Northern Cardinal
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crofton High School's ranking?
Crofton High School is ranked #177 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Crofton High School often compared to?
Crofton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Annapolis High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Crofton High School?
1,896 students attend Crofton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Crofton High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crofton High School?
Crofton High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crofton High School offer ?
Crofton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Crofton High School part of?
Crofton High School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
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