Severna Park High School
Severna Park High School serves 1,876 students in grades 9-12.
Severna Park High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 63% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Severna Park High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Severna Park High School's student population of 1,876 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2011) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,876 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 99 teachers |
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School Comparison
Severna Park High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,359 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Severna Park High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
Overall Testing Rank | #218 out of 1359 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 96% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 46% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 17% |
| Black | 4% | 34% |
| White | 83% | 37% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.72 |
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Graduation Rate | 98% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anne Arundel County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Severna Park High School is Old Mill High School (4.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Severna Park Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Severna Park Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Severna Park Severna Park Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 417 students10
0.6 miles
6 Riggs Ave
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6577 0.6 K-5 417 - Severna Park Oak Hill Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 691 students10
0.8 miles
34 Truckhouse Rd
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6568 0.8 PK-5 691 - Severna Park Severna Park Middle School Math: 73% | Reading: 72%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-8 | 1,454 student10
1.5 miles
450 Jumpers Hole Rd
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7900 1.5 6-8 1,454 - Severna Park Benfield Elementary School Math: 80% | Reading: 86%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 437 students10
1.8 miles
365 Lynwood Dr
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6555 1.8 PK-5 437 - Severna Park Jones Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 330 students10
1.8 miles
122 Hoyle Ln
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6565 1.8 K-5 330
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