Hereford High

Summary:

Hereford High is a public high school located in Parkton, Maryland, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,225 students. The school is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools district, which is ranked 17th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hereford High consistently outperforms the Baltimore County Public Schools district and the state of Maryland in academic assessments, with 84.5% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in MCAP/English Language Arts, compared to 47.5% for the district and 55.3% for the state. However, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (85.06%) compared to the nearby schools, such as Northeast EDLP at Parkville High School, Southeast EDLP at Dundalk High School, and BCDC Educational Center, which tend to have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Hereford High has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 5.3% to 12.24% over the past three school years, significantly lower than the nearby schools.

The data suggests that Hereford High is a high-performing school within the Baltimore County Public Schools district, with strong academic results and higher per-student spending ($13,728 in 2020-2021) compared to the district average. However, the stark contrast in racial makeup and socioeconomic status between Hereford High and the nearby schools raises questions about equity and access to educational opportunities within the district, which may require further investigation and targeted interventions to ensure all students have access to quality education.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 17301 York Rd
       Parkton, MD  21120-9714


(443) 809-1905

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
22nd of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,845 Help


Feeder schools for Hereford High:

Elementary:    Fifth District Elementary
    Prettyboy Elementary
    Seventh District Elementary
    Sparks Elementary
Middle:    Hereford Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  1,225

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.1%
Hispanic:
4.9%
Asian:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hereford High ranks better than 84.9% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 3rd among 16 ranked high schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.23. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.1%), Hispanic (4.9%), Asian (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hereford High is 16, which is the 15th best among 16 high schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Hereford High employs 76.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hereford High is $16,845, which is the 14th highest among 16 high schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hereford High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Hereford High 22nd of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Hereford High in the ranking list.)

Baltimore County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Baltimore County Public Schools 17th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hereford High

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 56.29 41st 201 79.6%
2005 58.96 71st 204 65.2%
2006 86.60 4th 204 98.0%
2007 79.36 15th 209 92.8%
2008 83.76 11th 214 94.9%
2009 83.07 12th 213 94.4%
2010 83.41 21st 220 90.5%
2011 89.23 2nd 183 98.9%
2012 86.23 3rd 187 98.4%
2013 84.29 10th 185 94.6%
2014 82.06 12th 231 94.8%
2015 72.50 33rd 233 85.8%
2016 69.99 43rd 233 81.5%
2017 72.85 26th 180 85.6%
2018 76.27 21st 197 89.3%
2019 67.80 30th 138 78.3%
2022 67.01 27th 225 88.0%
2023 60.40 31st 127 75.6%
2024 65.23 22nd 146 84.9%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Open Quote The teacher committment and encouragement for parent involvement is huge. This is the primary reason why the student participation and high student scholaristic and athletic programs at Hereford are so high. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hereford High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 817 14 13 2 0 n/a n/a -6 840
1990 762 16 13 1 1 n/a n/a 0 793
1991 772 12 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 798
1992 780 9 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 800
1993 781 12 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 800
1994 831 15 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 852
1995 887 14 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 907
1996 887 14 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 907
1997 944 13 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 965
1998 935 11 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 959
1999 981 14 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1006
2000 1032 18 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1062
2001 1054 16 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1085
2002 1184 29 18 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1237
2003 1184 29 18 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1237
2004 1236 36 19 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1299
2005 1279 40 22 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1354
2006 1298 44 20 13 1 n/a n/a 0 1376
2007 1307 46 22 17 1 n/a n/a 0 1393
2008 1300 42 26 24 2 n/a n/a 0 1394
2009 1281 43 27 27 1 n/a n/a 0 1379
2010 1281 45 31 26 4 n/a n/a 0 1387
2011 1289 42 33 29 5 0 17 0 1415
2012 1257 41 27 28 4 0 21 0 1378
2013 1208 42 19 24 4 0 18 0 1315
2014 1165 39 19 26 2 1 21 0 1273
2015 1077 40 19 27 3 1 21 0 1188
2016 1054 48 22 30 3 0 25 0 1182
2017 1107 49 24 35 2 0 32 0 1249
2018 1095 54 29 46 2 0 41 0 1267
2019 1103 38 43 42 0 0 45 0 1271
2020 1120 31 49 56 0 0 39 0 1295
2021 1093 33 57 57 0 0 45 0 1285
2022 1095 35 51 56 0 0 45 0 1282
2023 1042 31 52 60 0 0 40 0 1225

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 Hereford High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 840 61.9 13.5 n/a
1990 793 61.8 12.8 0.8
1991 798 58.5 13.6 1
1992 800 61.0 13.1 0.9
1993 800 70.9 11.3 0.9
1994 852 51.8 16.4 1.5
1995 907 55.9 16.2 3.5
1996 907 55.9 16.2 3.5
1997 965 57.2 16.9 2.6
1998 959 54.7 17.5 1.9
1999 1006 54.8 18.4 3.7
2000 1062 61.5 17.3 2.6
2001 1085 68.0 16.0 3.5
2002 1237 69.6 17.8 2.7
2003 1237 69.6 17.8 2.7
2004 1299 79.7 16.3 3
2005 1354 85.0 15.9 3.1
2006 1376 84.0 16.4 3.1
2007 1393 86.2 16.2 2.7
2008 1394 85.6 16.3 3.5
2009 1379 85.5 16.1 4.5
2010 1387 87.8 15.8 4.5
2011 1415 87.7 16.1 5.9
2012 1378 79.4 17.3 6.1
2013 1315 77.7 16.9 7.1
2014 1273 75.2 16.9 6.8
2015 1188 72.0 16.5 7.3
2016 1182 65.0 18.1 7.6
2017 1249 70.6 17.6 6.2
2018 1267 74.1 17.0 8.3
2019 1271 74.8 16.9 8
2020 1295 76.1 17.0 7.1
2021 1285 77.1 16.6 7.2
2022 1282 78.1 16.4 5.3
2023 1225 76.1 16.0 12.2

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 Hereford High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 840 61.9 13.5 n/a
1990 793 61.8 12.8 0.8
1991 798 58.5 13.6 1
1992 800 61.0 13.1 0.9
1993 800 70.9 11.3 0.9
1994 852 51.8 16.4 1.5
1995 907 55.9 16.2 3.5
1996 907 55.9 16.2 3.5
1997 965 57.2 16.9 2.6
1998 959 54.7 17.5 1.9
1999 1006 54.8 18.4 3.7
2000 1062 61.5 17.3 2.6
2001 1085 68.0 16.0 3.5
2002 1237 69.6 17.8 2.7
2003 1237 69.6 17.8 2.7
2004 1299 79.7 16.3 3
2005 1354 85.0 15.9 3.1
2006 1376 84.0 16.4 3.1
2007 1393 86.2 16.2 2.7
2008 1394 85.6 16.3 3.5
2009 1379 85.5 16.1 4.5
2010 1387 87.8 15.8 4.5
2011 1415 87.7 16.1 5.9
2012 1378 79.4 17.3 6.1
2013 1315 77.7 16.9 7.1
2014 1273 75.2 16.9 6.8
2015 1188 72.0 16.5 7.3
2016 1182 65.0 18.1 7.6
2017 1249 70.6 17.6 6.2
2018 1267 74.1 17.0 8.3
2019 1271 74.8 16.9 8
2020 1295 76.1 17.0 7.1
2021 1285 77.1 16.6 7.2
2022 1282 78.1 16.4 5.3
2023 1225 76.1 16.0 12.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hereford High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $411 (3.1%) $12,936 (96.9%) $13,347
2020 $316 (2.3%) $13,322 (97.7%) $13,637
2021 $636 (4.6%) $13,091 (95.4%) $13,728
2022 $923 (6.6%) $13,131 (93.4%) $14,054
2023 $1,496 (8.9%) $15,349 (91.1%) $16,845

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hereford High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 30th of 138 High schoolsRanks 31st of 127 High schools
 2.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12711225
 3.6%
African American3831
 18.4%
American Indian00
Asian4352
 20.9%
Hispanic4260
 42.9%
Pacific Islander00
White11031042
 5.5%
Two or More Races4540
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8%12.2%
 4.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hereford High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,225 students attended Hereford High.

Hereford High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fifth District Elementary
Elementary : Prettyboy Elementary
Elementary : Seventh District Elementary
Elementary : Sparks Elementary
Middle : Hereford Middle

Hereford High ranks 22nd of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Hereford High are 85% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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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.

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