North East High School is a public high school in North East, Maryland on 300 Irishtown Road. It is part of the Cecil County Public Schools system.
Serving 1,057 students in grades 9-12, North East High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 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 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,057 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North East High serves the northern part of its district in North East, MD, covering an area of approximately 75.2 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 10.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
North East High School's student population of 1,057 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,057 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1898
School Rankings
North East High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North East High School is 0.45, 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
#455 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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
87%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.5%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Indian
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North East High School's ranking?
North East High School is ranked #455 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are North East High School often compared to?
North East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elkton High School, Rising Sun High School, Perryville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of North East High School?
The graduation rate of North East High School is 87%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend North East High School?
1,057 students attend North East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of North East High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North East High School?
North East High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does North East High School offer ?
North East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North East High School part of?
North East High School is part of Cecil County School District.
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