Arundel High School vs. Severna Park High School
Should I attend Arundel High School or Severna Park High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Arundel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Severna Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,733 students in grades 9-12, Arundel High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 1,854 students in grades 9-12, Severna Park High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,733 students
1,854 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
98 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#70 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#5 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
85%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
93%
Graduation Rate
95%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
408
492
Grade 10 Students
392
420
Grade 11 Students
408
496
Grade 12 Students
525
446
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
10%
7%
% Black
30%
3%
% White
44%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%