Crofton High School

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Crofton High School ranks 19 th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Crofton High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Gambrills, Maryland, with a diverse student population of 1,805. As part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district, which is ranked 10th out of 25 school districts in Maryland, Crofton High consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state.

Crofton High School's academic performance is particularly strong in English Language Arts, with 81.4% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in MCAP/ELA, compared to 63.2% in the county and 55.3% statewide. However, the school's mathematics performance lags behind some nearby high-performing schools, such as Severna Park High, which had a 34.8% proficiency rate in MCAP/Mathematics. Crofton's relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (13.8%) suggests a higher socioeconomic status compared to nearby schools, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

While Crofton High School has a more balanced racial composition compared to some nearby schools, its diversity has decreased slightly in recent years, with the percentage of White students dropping from 58.49% in 2020-2021 to 53.96% in 2022-2023. This diversity, along with the school's overall academic excellence, provides a valuable and enriching learning environment for students. As the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district and the Crofton community work to maintain and improve the educational experience, these insights offer important considerations for the future.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2291 Davidsonville Road
Gambrills, MD 21054

(410) 451-5300

District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
19^th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,663

Student/teacher ratio: 19.6

Number of students: 1,896

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.2%

African American:

21.1%

Hispanic:

12.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Crofton High School ranks better than 87% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 4^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 67.11. (See more...)

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 Crofton High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.2%), African American (21.1%), Hispanic (12.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crofton High School is 19.6. 15 high schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Crofton High School employs 96.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crofton High School is $13,663. 13 high schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Crofton High School 19^th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Crofton High School 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 Crofton High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.61	22^nd	127	82.7%
2024	67.11	19^th	146	87.0%

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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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by a parent
Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Crofton high school is a really good school with very professional and attentive faculty. Their facilities are world class and academic and sports programs better than most I've seen. I am happy with its diversity and culture Close Quote

Enrollment information for Crofton High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2021	458	146	51	75	3	3	47	0	783
2022	735	249	99	146	5	5	64	0	1303
2023	974	364	137	216	8	4	95	7	1805
2024	971	400	147	236	8	4	119	11	1896

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 Crofton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	783	50.1	15.6	14.3
2022	1303	73.6	17.7	14
2023	1805	96.1	18.7	13.8
2024	1896	96.6	19.6	13.5

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 Crofton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	783	50.1	15.6	14.3
2022	1303	73.6	17.7	14
2023	1805	96.1	18.7	13.8
2024	1896	96.6	19.6	13.5

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 Crofton High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$765 (4.6%)	$16,023 (95.4%)	$16,788
2022	$1,167 (8.2%)	$13,043 (91.8%)	$14,209
2023	$1,140 (8.3%)	$12,523 (91.7%)	$13,663

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Schools Near Crofton High School

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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
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	1,896	97	19.6	13.5%	971 (51.2%)	400 (21.1%)	236 (12.4%)	147 (7.8%)	8 (0.4%)	4 (0.2%)	119 (6.3%)	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
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	2,534	130	19.4	51.7%	205 (8.1%)	1,656 (65.4%)	527 (20.8%)	83 (3.3%)	10 (0.4%)	7 (0.3%)	46 (1.8%)	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
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	1,646	93	17.7	23.8%	623 (37.8%)	534 (32.4%)	214 (13.0%)	94 (5.7%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	176 (10.7%)	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
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	2,089	142	14.7	56.7%	527 (25.2%)	486 (23.3%)	974 (46.6%)	37 (1.8%)	3 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	56 (2.7%)								(n/a)		49.1	49.1		$16,324	$1,396	$14,928
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	1,817	93	19.5	10.0%	1,396 (76.8%)	72 (4.0%)	131 (7.2%)	101 (5.6%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	104 (5.7%)	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
Center of Applied Technology-South	Public	9-12	211 Central Ave E	Edgewater	21037	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 956-5900	0	21	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
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	303			4.3%	117 (38.6%)	68 (22.4%)	90 (29.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (8.3%)								(n/a)		7.3	7.3		$17,078	$625	$16,454
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	1,634	101	16.1	18.8%	1,167 (71.4%)	74 (4.5%)	238 (14.6%)	73 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	79 (4.8%)	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
Studio 39	Public	9-12	291 Locust Avenue	Annapolis	21401	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 280-1501	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
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	2,489	145	17.1	45.4%	811 (32.6%)	907 (36.4%)	488 (19.6%)	105 (4.2%)	8 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	158 (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 Crofton High School

What is the racial makeup of Crofton High School?

Students at Crofton High School are 51% White, 21% African American, 12% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

How many students attend Crofton High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,896 students attended Crofton High School.

Is Crofton High School a good school?

Crofton High School ranks 19^th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Crofton High School in?

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