Serving 1,929 students in grades 9-12, Urbana 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 71% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,929 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Urbana High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Urbana High School's student population of 1,929 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,929 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Urbana High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Urbana High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#28 out of 1347 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
25%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
45%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
18%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
21%
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Black
9%
33%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Urbana High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Urbana High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/36000/36308/urbana-high-school-chart-T4qQog.png)
White
53%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/36000/36308/urbana-high-school-chart-uv0QmM.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Urbana High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Urbana High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/36000/36308/urbana-high-school-chart-bcJEtEU.png)
Graduation Rate
≥99%
86%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Urbana High School's ranking?
Urbana High School is ranked #28 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Urbana High School often compared to?
Urbana High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakdale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Urbana High School?
The graduation rate of Urbana High School is 99%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Urbana High School?
1,929 students attend Urbana High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Urbana High School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urbana High School?
Urbana High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Urbana High School offer ?
Urbana High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Urbana High School part of?
Urbana High School is part of Frederick County Public Schools School District.
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