Henry E. Lackey High School vs. Maurice J. Mcdonough High School
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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
Maurice J. Mcdonough High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
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 1,017 students in grades 9-12, Maurice J. Mcdonough High School ranks in the top 20% 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 25-29% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,019 students
1,017 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#305 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#242 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Graduation Rate
92%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
315
298
Grade 10 Students
277
259
Grade 11 Students
206
237
Grade 12 Students
221
223
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
12%
% Black
57%
51%
% White
24%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%