Annapolis High

Summary:

Annapolis High is a public high school in Annapolis, Maryland, serving 2,127 students in grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student population, with 43.86% Hispanic, 27.32% White, and 23.93% African American students, but it has consistently underperformed academically compared to the Anne Arundel County and Maryland state averages.

Annapolis High faces several key challenges. Academically, only 5.4% of its students were proficient or better in MCAP/Mathematics, compared to 25.8% for the county and 23.3% for the state. The school's 10th-grade MCAP/English Language Arts proficiency rate of 45.2% was also lower than the county's 59.6% and the state's 53.5%. Additionally, Annapolis High has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 59.76% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than nearby schools. Despite these challenges, the school spends more per student ($13,957 in 2020-2021) compared to some higher-performing nearby schools, such as Arundel High ($12,451) and Broadneck High ($12,307).

When compared to nearby schools, Annapolis High stands out as an underperformer, ranking 98 out of 127 Maryland high schools in the 2022-2023 school year and earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is in contrast to several nearby schools, such as Broadneck High and Severna Park High, which are ranked among the top schools in the state. Addressing the challenges faced by Annapolis High will likely require a multifaceted approach that considers the unique needs of its diverse student population and the effectiveness of its instructional practices and school leadership.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

2700 Riva Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401-7205

(410) 266-5240

District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,324

Feeder schools for Annapolis High:

Elementary:	Annapolis Elementary
	Eastport Elementary
	Georgetown East Elementary
	Germantown Elementary
	More...
	Hillsmere Elementary
	Rolling Knolls Elementary
	Tyler Heights Elementary
	Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary
	West Annapolis Elementary
Middle:	Annapolis Middle
	Wiley H. Bates Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 2,127

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

43.9%

White:

27.3%

African American:

23.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.8%

See top rated Maryland public schools

Compare Annapolis High to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Annapolis High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.52. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Annapolis High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Annapolis High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.9%), White (27.3%), African American (23.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Annapolis High is 14.3, which is the lowest among 14 high schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Annapolis High employs 148.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Annapolis High is $16,324, which is the 5^th highest among 11 high schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Annapolis High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Anne Arundel County Public Schools 10^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Annapolis High.

What do you think?

Your rating for Annapolis High?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Annapolis High

Compare

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	48.79	83^rd	201	58.7%
2005	49.23	107^th	204	47.5%
2006	46.38	120^th	204	41.2%
2007	44.58	129^th	209	38.3%
2008	52.03	135^th	214	36.9%
2009	60.81	115^th	213	46.0%
2010	58.12	127^th	220	42.3%
2011	32.39	137^th	183	25.1%
2012	42.41	123^rd	187	34.2%
2013	39.39	125^th	185	32.4%
2014	59.21	138^th	231	40.3%
2015	38.52	154^th	233	33.9%
2016	44.31	131^st	233	43.8%
2017	38.29	104^th	180	42.2%
2018	29.49	127^th	197	35.5%
2019	17.93	128^th	138	7.2%
2022	31.76	137^th	225	39.1%
2023	35.52	98^th	127	22.8%

See the entire list of Maryland High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)

100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Excellent school. Diversity is a strength. Good programs for all types of students. Our son came from a small private school and is thriving at Annapolis High. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, February 3, 2015

This school is unfairly rated. Annapolis High is Economically and racially diverse and as such may not "rate" as well according to the statistics used for the ratings on this site. Annapolis High has the IB -International Baccalaureate Program and has a Performing and Visual Arts Magnet as well as AP program. The administration is excellent and the school has so many dedicated and wonderful teachers. Don't take arbitrary ratings as the end all be all. Talk to parents, teachers and students and check out the website or Facebook page to get a better feel. My daughter is a senior at AHS and loves it, she has a diverse group of friends and they are all getting excited about going on to college so far this year we have kids going to top schools in the nation. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Annapolis High

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	869	542	24	3	1	n/a	n/a	-9	1430
1990	1036	658	28	8	2	n/a	n/a	-15	1717
1991	967	594	26	14	2	n/a	n/a	18	1621
1992	986	640	29	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	1675
1993	921	626	29	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	1579
1994	869	709	29	21	3	n/a	n/a	0	1631
1995	769	702	25	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	1517
1996	769	702	25	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	1517
1997	759	801	34	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	1620
1998	794	817	33	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	1669
1999	735	812	30	37	1	n/a	n/a	0	1615
2000	732	795	34	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	1600
2001	698	764	32	50	0	n/a	n/a	0	1544
2002	736	739	41	112	0	n/a	n/a	0	1628
2003	736	739	41	112	0	n/a	n/a	0	1628
2004	735	765	40	141	2	n/a	n/a	0	1683
2005	714	731	42	164	4	n/a	n/a	0	1655
2006	678	761	49	222	2	n/a	n/a	0	1712
2007	700	714	52	228	1	n/a	n/a	0	1695
2008	632	683	61	237	0	n/a	n/a	0	1613
2009	611	640	75	267	0	n/a	n/a	0	1593
2010	623	631	82	296	0	n/a	n/a	0	1632
2011	565	574	63	307	1	11	23	0	1544
2012	557	539	53	320	0	6	32	0	1507
2013	577	567	49	370	0	2	43	0	1608
2014	589	554	54	450	2	2	52	0	1703
2015	599	578	49	529	2	1	55	0	1813
2016	621	576	54	593	4	1	62	0	1911
2017	616	573	50	665	6	1	69	0	1980
2018	634	524	54	705	6	2	55	0	1980
2019	625	530	60	701	5	2	58	0	1981
2020	635	560	50	790	4	2	62	0	2103
2021	638	547	51	835	1	2	60	0	2134
2022	611	558	38	883	1	2	66	0	2159
2023	581	509	36	933	1	1	62	4	2127

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Annapolis High

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1430	79.4	18.0	n/a
1990	1717	92.5	18.5	3.3
1991	1621	87.3	18.5	4.5
1992	1675	89.2	18.7	6.1
1993	1579	95.1	16.6	6.5
1994	1631	97.8	16.7	7.1
1995	1517	92.5	16.4	9.8
1996	1517	92.5	16.4	9.8
1997	1620	89.0	18.2	10
1998	1669	86.3	19.3	10
1999	1615	86.4	18.7	10
2000	1600	88.1	18.2	8
2001	1544	86.3	17.9	7.8
2002	1628	85.4	19.1	10.3
2003	1628	85.4	19.1	10.3
2004	1683	92.2	18.3	21
2005	1655	99.0	16.7	21
2006	1712	103.0	16.6	31.6
2007	1695	115.8	14.6	28.4
2008	1613	109.6	14.7	33.8
2009	1593	109.6	14.5	29.9
2010	1632	109.7	14.8	32.9
2011	1544	110.5	13.9	37.2
2012	1507	106.4	14.1	39.5
2013	1608	108.5	14.8	43.2
2014	1703	118.2	14.4	41.9
2015	1813	125.0	14.5	46.7
2016	1911	135.0	14.1	47.3
2017	1980	134.6	14.7	46.5
2018	1980	136.5	14.4	43
2019	1981	137.6	14.3	43.1
2020	2103	138.7	15.1	42.9
2021	2134	142.1	15.0	53.6
2022	2159	145.1	14.8	56.3
2023	2127	148.1	14.3	59.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Annapolis High

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1430	79.4	18.0	n/a
1990	1717	92.5	18.5	3.3
1991	1621	87.3	18.5	4.5
1992	1675	89.2	18.7	6.1
1993	1579	95.1	16.6	6.5
1994	1631	97.8	16.7	7.1
1995	1517	92.5	16.4	9.8
1996	1517	92.5	16.4	9.8
1997	1620	89.0	18.2	10
1998	1669	86.3	19.3	10
1999	1615	86.4	18.7	10
2000	1600	88.1	18.2	8
2001	1544	86.3	17.9	7.8
2002	1628	85.4	19.1	10.3
2003	1628	85.4	19.1	10.3
2004	1683	92.2	18.3	21
2005	1655	99.0	16.7	21
2006	1712	103.0	16.6	31.6
2007	1695	115.8	14.6	28.4
2008	1613	109.6	14.7	33.8
2009	1593	109.6	14.5	29.9
2010	1632	109.7	14.8	32.9
2011	1544	110.5	13.9	37.2
2012	1507	106.4	14.1	39.5
2013	1608	108.5	14.8	43.2
2014	1703	118.2	14.4	41.9
2015	1813	125.0	14.5	46.7
2016	1911	135.0	14.1	47.3
2017	1980	134.6	14.7	46.5
2018	1980	136.5	14.4	43
2019	1981	137.6	14.3	43.1
2020	2103	138.7	15.1	42.9
2021	2134	142.1	15.0	53.6
2022	2159	145.1	14.8	56.3
2023	2127	148.1	14.3	59.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Annapolis High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$510 (3.8%)	$13,064 (96.2%)	$13,574
2020	$521 (3.8%)	$13,183 (96.2%)	$13,703
2021	$799 (5.7%)	$13,158 (94.3%)	$13,957
2022	$1,218 (8.3%)	$13,528 (91.7%)	$14,746
2023	$1,396 (8.6%)	$14,928 (91.4%)	$16,324

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Annapolis High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 128^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 98^th of 127 High schools	15.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1981	2127	7.4%
African American	530	509	4%
American Indian	5	1	80%
Asian	60	36	40%
Hispanic	701	933	33.1%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	625	581	7%
Two or More Races	58	62	6.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.1%	59.8%	16.6%

Schools Near Annapolis High

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)	MCAP English Language Arts (2024)		MCAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Annapolis High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2700 Riva Rd	Annapolis	21401	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 266-5240	2,127	148	14.3	59.8%	581 (27.3%)	509 (23.9%)	933 (43.9%)	36 (1.7%)	1 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	62 (2.9%)								(n/a)		49.1	49.1		$16,324	$1,396	$14,928
South River High	Public, Magnet	9-12	201 Central Ave E	Edgewater	21037	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 956-5600	1,649	101	16.3	19.1%	1,177 (71.4%)	71 (4.3%)	245 (14.9%)	77 (4.7%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	72 (4.4%)	67.2	18^th of 146 public high schools	87.7%		66.3	20^th of 127 public high schools	84.3%	2	12.3	80.9	80.9	12.3	$16,032	$1,262	$14,770
Crofton High School	Public	9-12	2291 Davidsonville Road	Gambrills	21054	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 451-5300	1,805	96	18.7	13.8%	974 (54.0%)	364 (20.2%)	216 (12.0%)	137 (7.6%)	8 (0.4%)	4 (0.2%)	95 (5.3%)	67.1	19^th of 146 public high schools	87.0%		64.6	22^nd of 127 public high schools	82.7%	3	17.5	81.4	81.4	17.5	$13,663	$1,140	$12,523
Anne Arundel Evening High	Public	9-12	60 Robinson Road	Severna Park	21146	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 544-0182	242			5.4%	93 (38.4%)	63 (26.0%)	64 (26.4%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (7.0%)								(n/a)		7.3	7.3		$17,078	$625	$16,454
Severna Park High	Public	9-12	60 Robinson Rd	Severna Park	21146	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 544-0900	1,873	97	19.2	8.0%	1,474 (78.7%)	69 (3.7%)	128 (6.8%)	90 (4.8%)	5 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	99 (5.3%)	81.8	5^th of 146 public high schools	96.6%		75.3	9^th of 127 public high schools	92.9%	4	34.8	91.2	91.2	34.8	$14,431	$1,152	$13,279
Broadneck High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1265 Green Holly Dr	Annapolis	21409	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 757-1300	2,174	123	17.7	18.8%	1,563 (71.9%)	164 (7.5%)	241 (11.1%)	58 (2.7%)	6 (0.3%)	3 (0.1%)	136 (6.3%)	68.8	16^th of 146 public high schools	89.0%		84.9	1^st of 127 public high schools	99.2%	15	18.6	80.9	80.9	18.6	$14,356	$1,217	$13,139
Southern High	Public	9-12	4400 Solomons Island Rd	Harwood	20776	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 867-7100	1,066	70	15.2	39.7%	681 (63.9%)	85 (8.0%)	233 (21.9%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (5.5%)	53.1	45^th of 146 public high schools	69.2%		38.2	87^th of 127 public high schools	31.5%	42	5.8	67.4	67.4	5.8	$17,659	$1,546	$16,113
Arundel High	Public	9-12	1001 Annapolis Rd	Gambrills	21054	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 674-6500	1,617	93	17.3	25.7%	648 (40.1%)	500 (30.9%)	192 (11.9%)	83 (5.1%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	188 (11.6%)	61.4	29^th of 146 public high schools	80.1%					(n/a)	9.1	73.7	73.7	9.1	$15,496	$1,496	$14,000
Bowie High	Public	9-12	15200 Annapolis Rd	Bowie	20715	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 805-2600	2,460	131	18.7	48.3%	207 (8.4%)	1,606 (65.3%)	495 (20.1%)	83 (3.4%)	16 (0.7%)	5 (0.2%)	47 (1.9%)	42.8	78^th of 146 public high schools	46.6%		45.8	70^th of 127 public high schools	44.9%	8	5.3	60.4	60.4	10.1	$16,130	$1,538	$14,593
Old Mill High	Public, Magnet	9-12	600 Patriot Ln	Millersville	21108	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 969-9010	2,445	144	16.9	48.1%	822 (33.6%)	870 (35.6%)	460 (18.8%)	116 (4.7%)	12 (0.5%)	4 (0.2%)	155 (6.3%)	39.7	90^th of 146 public high schools	38.4%					(n/a)	6.7	56.8	56.8	6.7	$14,635	$1,386	$13,249

Frequently Asked Questions about Annapolis High

What district is Annapolis High in?

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

How many students attend Annapolis High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,127 students attended Annapolis High.

What schools feed into Annapolis High?

Annapolis High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Annapolis Elementary
Elementary : Eastport Elementary
Elementary : Georgetown East Elementary
Elementary : Germantown Elementary
Elementary : Hillsmere Elementary
Elementary : Rolling Knolls Elementary
Elementary : Tyler Heights Elementary
Elementary : Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary
Elementary : West Annapolis Elementary
Middle : Annapolis Middle
Middle : Wiley H. Bates Middle

What is the racial makeup of Annapolis High?

Students at Annapolis High are 44% Hispanic, 27% White, 24% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Rate Annapolis High!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

MDMaryland High School Rankings

MDMaryland District Rankings

Schools in Annapolis, MD

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Annapolis High!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.