Arundel High

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Arundel High ranks 29 th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Arundel High is a public high school located in Gambrills, Maryland, serving 1,617 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district, which is ranked 10th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Arundel High consistently performs above the state and county averages in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with 73.7% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 55.3% statewide and 53.9% in the county. However, the school lags behind in Mathematics proficiency, with only 9.1% of students proficient or better, compared to 24.1% statewide and 27.6% in the county. Despite this, Arundel High has a strong statewide ranking, placing 29th out of 146 Maryland high schools in 2023-2024 and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 25.73% in 2022-2023, compared to higher rates at nearby schools like North County High (62.83%) and Annapolis High (59.76%).

When compared to other high schools in the area, Arundel High stands out as a top-performing school in the region, with a higher statewide ranking and stronger academic performance in ELA. This suggests the school may be an attractive option for families seeking a high-quality education for their children. Additionally, Arundel High has a student-teacher ratio of 17.3, which is lower than the ratios at nearby schools like Northeast High (17.5) and North County High (17.0), indicating a potentially more favorable learning environment.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1001 Annapolis Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054-1033

(410) 674-6500

District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
29^th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,496

Feeder schools for Arundel High:

Elementary:	Crofton Elementary
	Four Seasons Elementary
	Nantucket Elementary
	Odenton Elementary
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	Piney Orchard Elementary
	Waugh Chapel Elementary
Middle:	Arundel Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 1,617

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.1%

African American:

30.9%

Hispanic:

11.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Arundel High ranks better than 80.1% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 5^th among 11 ranked high schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.35. (See more...)

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

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 Racial makeup is: White (40.1%), African American (30.9%), Hispanic (11.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arundel High is 17.3. 7 high schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Arundel High employs 93.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arundel High is $15,496. 7 high schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Arundel High 29^th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Arundel High in the ranking list.)

Anne Arundel County Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Arundel High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	47.26	97^th	201	51.7%
2005	71.17	23^rd	204	88.7%
2006	63.11	66^th	204	67.6%
2007	63.74	73^rd	209	65.1%
2008	78.07	43^rd	214	79.9%
2009	78.47	36^th	213	83.1%
2010	79.90	32^nd	220	85.5%
2011	73.65	48^th	183	73.8%
2012	75.20	43^rd	187	77.0%
2013	75.25	41^st	185	77.8%
2014	78.30	50^th	231	78.4%
2015	55.07	98^th	233	57.9%
2016	61.15	79^th	233	66.1%
2017	60.65	51^st	180	71.7%
2018	58.86	55^th	197	72.1%
2019	53.54	60^th	138	56.5%
2022	72.60	18^th	225	92.0%
2024	61.35	29^th	146	80.1%

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

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Arundel High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	1194	131	24	8	1	n/a	n/a	-11	1347
1990	1106	119	30	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	1264
1991	1014	129	27	9	3	n/a	n/a	-13	1169
1992	1338	163	37	11	4	n/a	n/a	0	1553
1993	1379	183	32	16	5	n/a	n/a	0	1615
1994	1476	216	39	25	5	n/a	n/a	0	1761
1995	1598	270	59	36	2	n/a	n/a	0	1965
1996	1598	270	59	36	2	n/a	n/a	0	1965
1997	1647	282	57	42	3	n/a	n/a	0	2031
1998	1627	297	66	54	10	n/a	n/a	0	2054
1999	1564	294	62	53	2	n/a	n/a	0	1975
2000	1503	307	80	67	3	n/a	n/a	0	1960
2001	1378	369	70	63	4	n/a	n/a	0	1884
2002	1349	453	91	58	4	n/a	n/a	0	1955
2003	1349	453	91	58	4	n/a	n/a	0	1955
2004	1284	517	99	60	6	n/a	n/a	0	1966
2005	1295	516	96	55	11	n/a	n/a	0	1973
2006	1246	642	97	62	13	n/a	n/a	0	2060
2007	1217	695	103	59	16	n/a	n/a	0	2090
2008	1191	634	91	65	12	n/a	n/a	0	1993
2009	1172	596	96	70	8	n/a	n/a	0	1942
2010	1182	553	96	71	8	n/a	n/a	0	1910
2011	1128	485	86	103	6	3	76	0	1887
2012	1124	502	105	120	7	4	110	0	1972
2013	1141	452	97	117	6	4	132	0	1949
2014	1123	469	90	131	7	4	139	0	1963
2015	1120	483	102	161	7	3	145	0	2021
2016	1132	489	110	157	7	7	141	0	2043
2017	1108	523	129	172	9	6	141	0	2088
2018	1074	555	123	182	9	9	166	0	2118
2019	1071	568	118	171	7	12	175	0	2122
2020	1089	595	127	177	2	12	198	0	2200
2021	873	545	97	149	3	12	197	0	1876
2022	761	526	90	165	0	8	183	0	1733
2023	648	500	83	192	2	3	188	1	1617

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 Arundel High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1347	67.9	19.8	n/a
1990	1264	66.2	19.0	0.4
1991	1169	66.4	17.6	0.5
1992	1553	81.3	19.1	1.7
1993	1615	90.5	17.8	1.7
1994	1761	94.3	18.7	1.8
1995	1965	98.6	19.9	2.3
1996	1965	98.6	19.9	2.3
1997	2031	100.5	20.2	2
1998	2054	105.1	19.5	2.3
1999	1975	105.2	18.8	3
2000	1960	100.6	19.5	2.5
2001	1884	98.6	19.1	2.9
2002	1955	101.2	19.3	4.1
2003	1955	101.2	19.3	4.1
2004	1966	107.3	18.3	6.8
2005	1973	105.0	18.8	7.7
2006	2060	110.0	18.7	9.1
2007	2090	113.2	18.5	10.1
2008	1993	115.0	17.3	11.2
2009	1942	110.3	17.6	10.9
2010	1910	94.8	20.1	11.4
2011	1887	103.8	18.1	12
2012	1972	102.8	19.1	14.5
2013	1949	108.0	18.0	14.9
2014	1963	106.5	18.4	15
2015	2021	106.0	19.0	15.7
2016	2043	115.0	17.7	16.3
2017	2088	112.1	18.6	15.4
2018	2118	115.8	18.2	16.1
2019	2122	114.9	18.4	16.7
2020	2200	115.9	18.9	13.6
2021	1876	100.5	18.6	20.4
2022	1733	96.7	17.9	21.3
2023	1617	93.4	17.3	25.7

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 Arundel High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1347	67.9	19.8	n/a
1990	1264	66.2	19.0	0.4
1991	1169	66.4	17.6	0.5
1992	1553	81.3	19.1	1.7
1993	1615	90.5	17.8	1.7
1994	1761	94.3	18.7	1.8
1995	1965	98.6	19.9	2.3
1996	1965	98.6	19.9	2.3
1997	2031	100.5	20.2	2
1998	2054	105.1	19.5	2.3
1999	1975	105.2	18.8	3
2000	1960	100.6	19.5	2.5
2001	1884	98.6	19.1	2.9
2002	1955	101.2	19.3	4.1
2003	1955	101.2	19.3	4.1
2004	1966	107.3	18.3	6.8
2005	1973	105.0	18.8	7.7
2006	2060	110.0	18.7	9.1
2007	2090	113.2	18.5	10.1
2008	1993	115.0	17.3	11.2
2009	1942	110.3	17.6	10.9
2010	1910	94.8	20.1	11.4
2011	1887	103.8	18.1	12
2012	1972	102.8	19.1	14.5
2013	1949	108.0	18.0	14.9
2014	1963	106.5	18.4	15
2015	2021	106.0	19.0	15.7
2016	2043	115.0	17.7	16.3
2017	2088	112.1	18.6	15.4
2018	2118	115.8	18.2	16.1
2019	2122	114.9	18.4	16.7
2020	2200	115.9	18.9	13.6
2021	1876	100.5	18.6	20.4
2022	1733	96.7	17.9	21.3
2023	1617	93.4	17.3	25.7

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 Arundel High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$500 (4.4%)	$10,951 (95.6%)	$11,450
2020	$519 (4.3%)	$11,513 (95.7%)	$12,032
2021	$851 (6.8%)	$11,600 (93.2%)	$12,451
2022	$1,305 (9.3%)	$12,669 (90.7%)	$13,973
2023	$1,496 (9.7%)	$14,000 (90.3%)	$15,496

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Arundel High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 60^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 18^th of 225 High schools	35.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2122	1617	23.8%
African American	568	500	12%
American Indian	7	2	71.4%
Asian	118	83	29.7%
Hispanic	171	192	12.3%
Pacific Islander	12	3	75%
White	1071	648	39.5%
Two or More Races	175	188	7.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.7%	25.7%	9%

Schools Near Arundel High

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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
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
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
Meade High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1100 Clark Road	Fort Meade	20755	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 674-7710	2,330	135	17.2	58.6%	232 (10.0%)	1,122 (48.2%)	701 (30.1%)	108 (4.6%)	7 (0.3%)	11 (0.5%)	145 (6.2%)								(n/a)		46.9	46.9		$16,800	$1,397	$15,403
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
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
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
Glen Burnie High	Public, Magnet	9-12	7550 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd	Glen Burnie	21060	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 761-8950	2,324	134	17.3	61.2%	746 (32.1%)	678 (29.2%)	663 (28.5%)	84 (3.6%)	8 (0.3%)	5 (0.2%)	137 (5.9%)	30.4	120^th of 146 public high schools	17.8%					(n/a)	5.4	50.6	50.6	5.4	$14,650	$1,281	$13,369
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
North County High	Public, Magnet	9-12	10 East 1st Avenue	Glen Burnie	21061	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 222-6970	2,451	144	17.0	62.8%	880 (35.9%)	657 (26.8%)	629 (25.7%)	122 (5.0%)	6 (0.2%)	8 (0.3%)	148 (6.0%)	40.5	85^th of 146 public high schools	41.8%					(n/a)	5.2	56.4	56.4	5.2	$14,467	$1,309	$13,158
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Arundel High

What district is Arundel High in?

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

What schools feed into Arundel High?

Arundel High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Crofton Elementary
Elementary : Four Seasons Elementary
Elementary : Nantucket Elementary
Elementary : Odenton Elementary
Elementary : Piney Orchard Elementary
Elementary : Waugh Chapel Elementary
Middle : Arundel Middle

Is Arundel High a good school?

Arundel High ranks 29^th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Arundel High?

Students at Arundel High are 40% White, 31% African American, 12% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

How many students attend Arundel High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,617 students attended Arundel High.

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