Henry E. Lackey High School vs. La Plata High School
Should I attend Henry E. Lackey High School or La Plata 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
Henry E. Lackey High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
La Plata High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,019 students in grades 9-12, Henry E. Lackey High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 1,227 students in grades 9-12, La Plata High School ranks in the top 5% 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 74% (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 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,019 students
1,227 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
67 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#305 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#64 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
74%
Graduation Rate
92%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
315
378
Grade 10 Students
277
305
Grade 11 Students
206
276
Grade 12 Students
221
268
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
7%
% Black
57%
23%
% White
24%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
9%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%