Pikesville High School vs. Franklin High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 908 students in grades 9-12, Pikesville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Serving 1,481 students in grades 9-12, Franklin High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
908 students
1,481 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
89 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#588 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#466 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
21-39%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
244
388
Grade 10 Students
260
414
Grade 11 Students
177
327
Grade 12 Students
227
352
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
7%
% Hispanic
15%
27%
% Black
51%
42%
% White
25%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%