Overlea High School vs. Eastern Technical High School
Should I attend Overlea High School or Eastern Technical 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
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Eastern Technical 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 1,286 students in grades 9-12, Overlea High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 1,215 students in grades 9-12, Eastern Technical 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 48% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 98% (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 53% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
School Type
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Vocational
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,286 students
1,215 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
67 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#915 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#56 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
98%
Graduation Rate
71%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
430
339
Grade 10 Students
325
293
Grade 11 Students
225
316
Grade 12 Students
306
267
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
24%
% Hispanic
12%
5%
% Black
64%
20%
% White
15%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%