Joppatowne High School is a high school in Joppatowne, Harford County, Maryland, United States.
Serving 882 students in grades 9-12, Joppatowne 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 882 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Joppatowne High serves the southern part of Joppa, MD, covering an area of approximately 10.3 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joppatowne High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Joppatowne High School's student population of 882 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
882 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1972
School Rankings
Joppatowne 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 Joppatowne High School is 0.66, 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
#726 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
52%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
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
85-89%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.9%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Purple, Silver
School Mascot
Mariner
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joppatowne High School's ranking?
Joppatowne High School is ranked #726 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Joppatowne High School often compared to?
Joppatowne High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgewood High School, Aberdeen 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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Joppatowne High School?
The graduation rate of Joppatowne High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Joppatowne High School?
882 students attend Joppatowne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Joppatowne High School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joppatowne High School?
Joppatowne High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joppatowne High School offer ?
Joppatowne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Joppatowne High School part of?
Joppatowne High School is part of Harford County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Joppatowne high is a great school but needs more structure. I am a senior now and moved to pikesville high and I look back at joppatowne high and see that it was a respectable school but needs more structure. I loved the childcare program it was so fun
5 10/10/2025
Assistant Principal (Joe Habert) resourceful, professional, respectful, congenial; school has multi-leveled mental health services responding to emotional needs of students regardless of whether these emotional needs impact their academics
2 10/10/2025
Horrible i would not send another child to that school, they do not care about the young adults, they don't work with the kids. I would rate this school at 2.
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