Serving 14 students in grades 8-12, Home Assignments-secondary ranks in the bottom 50% 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 <50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Home Assignments-secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Home Assignments-secondary's student population of 14 students has declined by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Home Assignments-secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Home Assignments-secondary is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#690 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
Black
57%
33%
White
29%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Home Assignments-secondary's ranking?
Home Assignments-secondary is ranked #690 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Home Assignments-secondary often compared to?
Home Assignments-secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern Technical High School, Parkville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Home Assignments-secondary?
The graduation rate of Home Assignments-secondary is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Home Assignments-secondary?
14 students attend Home Assignments-secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Home Assignments-secondary students are Black, 29% of students are White, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Home Assignments-secondary offer ?
Home Assignments-secondary offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Home Assignments-secondary part of?
Home Assignments-secondary is part of Baltimore County Public Schools School District.
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