Northern High School vs. Calvert High School
Should I attend Northern High School or Calvert 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
Northern 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
Calvert 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 1,533 students in grades 9-12, Northern High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (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 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 1,115 students in grades 9-12, Calvert 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 52% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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
1,533 students
1,115 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
66 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#66 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
70%
Graduation Rate
97%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
431
301
Grade 10 Students
367
277
Grade 11 Students
347
275
Grade 12 Students
388
262
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
10%
% Black
11%
20%
% White
73%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%