Calvert High

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Calvert High ranks 86 th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Calvert High is a public high school located in Prince Frederick, Maryland, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 1,141 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Calvert County Public Schools district, which is ranked 5th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools, Calvert High has a higher percentage of White (56.88%) and African American (21.38%) students. However, its academic performance lags behind, with only 9% of students proficient or better in MCAP/Mathematics for All Grades, compared to 32.8% for the district and 24.1% for the state. Additionally, Calvert High has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (33.48%) and spends more per student ($15,483 in 2020-2021) than the surrounding schools, which range from 14.56% to 33.92% for free/reduced lunch and $12,061 to $14,777 per student.

Calvert High's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 45th out of 233 Maryland high schools in 2013-2014 to 86th out of 146 in 2023-2024, suggesting its performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state. The school's test scores have also fluctuated, with some subjects and grade levels showing improvement while others decline. Compared to nearby schools like Patuxent High, Northern High, and Huntingtown High School, Calvert High's performance is generally lower, with higher test scores, lower free and reduced lunch rates, and better statewide rankings.

Detail:

Public 9-12

520 Fox Run Blvd
Prince Frederick, MD 20678-4202

(443) 550-8880

District: Calvert County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
86^th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,196

Feeder schools for Calvert High:

Elementary:	Barstow Elementary
	Mutual Elementary
	St Leonard Elementary
Middle:	Calvert Middle
	Southern Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 1,117

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.3%

African American:

20.8%

Hispanic:

11.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Calvert High ranks worse than 58.9% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks last among 4 ranked high schools in the Calvert County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.28. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Calvert 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 (57.3%), African American (20.8%), Hispanic (11.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Calvert High is 16.8. 2 high schools in the Calvert County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Calvert High employs 66.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Calvert High is $17,196, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 high schools in the Calvert County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Calvert High 86^th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Calvert High in the ranking list.)

Calvert County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Calvert County Public Schools 5^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Calvert High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	30.00	171^st	201	14.9%
2005	53.94	86^th	204	57.8%
2006	56.82	87^th	204	57.4%
2007	61.16	82^nd	209	60.8%
2008	72.19	74^th	214	65.4%
2009	71.45	72^nd	213	66.2%
2010	78.83	39^th	220	82.3%
2011	81.26	25^th	183	86.3%
2012	73.50	52^nd	187	72.2%
2013	71.11	61^st	185	67.0%
2014	76.64	62^nd	231	73.2%
2015	61.10	71^st	233	69.5%
2016	68.68	45^th	233	80.7%
2017	43.32	92^nd	180	48.9%
2018	50.37	81^st	197	58.9%
2019	56.26	54^th	138	60.9%
2022	42.64	100^th	225	55.6%
2024	40.28	86^th	146	41.1%

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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 Calvert High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	936	356	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1299
1990	918	357	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1281
1991	952	304	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1263
1992	1061	311	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1380
1993	1103	336	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1448
1994	1200	359	4	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	1576
1995	1256	372	9	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	1650
1996	1256	372	9	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	1650
1997	1247	358	14	5	6	n/a	n/a	0	1630
1998	1160	302	13	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	1481
1999	1082	259	14	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	1365
2000	1201	269	16	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	1490
2001	1203	282	11	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	1504
2002	1301	274	19	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	1610
2003	1301	274	19	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	1610
2004	1476	330	20	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	1842
2005	851	290	8	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	1168
2006	870	304	8	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	1193
2007	895	329	9	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	1248
2008	892	306	12	19	5	n/a	n/a	0	1234
2009	859	296	17	28	6	n/a	n/a	0	1206
2010	887	268	17	30	2	n/a	n/a	0	1204
2011	828	254	13	46	2	0	57	0	1200
2012	799	271	18	39	3	0	59	0	1189
2013	773	269	18	50	2	0	52	0	1164
2014	779	266	21	53	2	0	51	0	1172
2015	764	261	20	58	2	0	61	0	1166
2016	758	255	19	66	2	0	73	0	1173
2017	787	246	19	69	2	0	83	0	1206
2018	794	248	22	65	3	0	95	0	1227
2019	742	227	18	73	2	1	84	0	1147
2020	737	224	21	81	4	1	93	0	1161
2021	696	222	24	89	4	1	96	0	1132
2022	658	223	20	114	1	1	98	0	1115
2023	649	244	20	124	3	0	100	1	1141
2024	640	232	15	127	2	0	100	1	1117

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 Calvert High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1299	56.0	23.1	n/a
1990	1281	60.4	21.2	4.8
1991	1263	57.2	22.0	3.9
1992	1380	60.7	22.7	7.1
1993	1448	66.8	21.7	6.8
1994	1576	71.2	22.1	7
1995	1650	70.2	23.5	12.4
1996	1650	70.2	23.5	12.4
1997	1630	76.5	21.3	9.6
1998	1481	70.6	21.0	8.4
1999	1365	70.7	19.3	8.6
2000	1490	69.5	21.4	8.6
2001	1504	74.6	20.2	6.9
2002	1610	84.5	19.1	7.3
2003	1610	84.5	19.1	7.3
2004	1842	94.5	19.5	8.5
2005	1168	73.0	16.0	12.9
2006	1193	68.0	17.5	12.8
2007	1248	75.7	16.5	16.3
2008	1234	78.5	15.7	15.6
2009	1206	77.2	15.6	16.3
2010	1204	74.4	16.1	20.7
2011	1200	74.4	16.1	21.5
2012	1189	70.6	16.8	24
2013	1164	69.1	16.8	26
2014	1172	69.3	16.8	26.3
2015	1166	67.0	17.4	27.5
2016	1173	67.0	17.5	25.7
2017	1206	66.6	18.0	28.5
2018	1227	69.2	17.7	26.2
2019	1147	66.9	17.1	25.2
2020	1161	64.9	17.8	19.7
2021	1132	66.4	17.0	27.9
2022	1115	66.2	16.8	25.9
2023	1141	67.1	16.9	33.5
2024	1117	66.3	16.8	39.8

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 Calvert High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1299	56.0	23.1	n/a
1990	1281	60.4	21.2	4.8
1991	1263	57.2	22.0	3.9
1992	1380	60.7	22.7	7.1
1993	1448	66.8	21.7	6.8
1994	1576	71.2	22.1	7
1995	1650	70.2	23.5	12.4
1996	1650	70.2	23.5	12.4
1997	1630	76.5	21.3	9.6
1998	1481	70.6	21.0	8.4
1999	1365	70.7	19.3	8.6
2000	1490	69.5	21.4	8.6
2001	1504	74.6	20.2	6.9
2002	1610	84.5	19.1	7.3
2003	1610	84.5	19.1	7.3
2004	1842	94.5	19.5	8.5
2005	1168	73.0	16.0	12.9
2006	1193	68.0	17.5	12.8
2007	1248	75.7	16.5	16.3
2008	1234	78.5	15.7	15.6
2009	1206	77.2	15.6	16.3
2010	1204	74.4	16.1	20.7
2011	1200	74.4	16.1	21.5
2012	1189	70.6	16.8	24
2013	1164	69.1	16.8	26
2014	1172	69.3	16.8	26.3
2015	1166	67.0	17.4	27.5
2016	1173	67.0	17.5	25.7
2017	1206	66.6	18.0	28.5
2018	1227	69.2	17.7	26.2
2019	1147	66.9	17.1	25.2
2020	1161	64.9	17.8	19.7
2021	1132	66.4	17.0	27.9
2022	1115	66.2	16.8	25.9
2023	1141	67.1	16.9	33.5
2024	1117	66.3	16.8	39.8

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 Calvert High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$503 (3.4%)	$14,260 (96.6%)	$14,763
2020	$501 (3.2%)	$15,190 (96.8%)	$15,691
2021	$719 (4.6%)	$14,764 (95.4%)	$15,483
2022	$777 (4.7%)	$15,713 (95.3%)	$16,490
2023	$1,046 (6.1%)	$16,149 (93.9%)	$17,196

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Calvert High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 54^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 100^th of 225 High schools	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1147	1141	0.5%
African American	227	244	7.5%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	18	20	11.1%
Hispanic	73	124	69.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	742	649	12.5%
Two or More Races	84	100	19%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.2%	33.5%	8.3%

Schools Near Calvert High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)	MCAP English Language Arts (2024)		MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Algebra II (2024)	MCAP Geometry (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	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Calvert High	Public	9-12	520 Fox Run Blvd	Prince Frederick	20678	Calvert County	Calvert County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 550-8880	1,117	66	16.8	39.8%	640 (57.3%)	232 (20.8%)	127 (11.4%)	15 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	100 (9.0%)	40.3	86^th of 146 public high schools	41.1%					(n/a)	9.0	66.3	66.3	6.8	16.0	10.6	$17,196	$1,046	$16,149
Career and Technology Academy	Public	9-12	330 Dorsey Road	Prince Frederick	20678	Calvert County	Calvert County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 550-9940	0	24	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Huntingtown High School	Public	9-12	4125 N Solomons Island Rd	Huntingtown	20639	Calvert County	Calvert County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 550-8810	1,324	73	18.1	18.7%	948 (71.6%)	143 (10.8%)	98 (7.4%)	20 (1.5%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	108 (8.2%)	52	50^th of 146 public high schools	65.8%		46.8	65^th of 127 public high schools	48.8%	15	19.2	73.7	73.7	12.6	25.0	23.7	$16,310	$1,016	$15,293
Northern High	Public	9-12	2950 Chaneyville Rd	Owings	20736	Calvert County	Calvert County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 550-8950	1,511	83	18.2	20.1%	1,068 (70.7%)	164 (10.9%)	98 (6.5%)	43 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	134 (8.9%)	52.9	46^th of 146 public high schools	68.5%		47	63^rd of 127 public high schools	50.4%	17	18.9	76.9	76.9	11.4	17.1	25.5	$15,350	$955	$14,395
Chopticon High	Public	9-12	25390 Colton Point Rd	Morganza	20659	St. Mary's County	St. Mary's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 475-0215	1,621	82	19.8	32.4%	1,281 (79.0%)	134 (8.3%)	83 (5.1%)	12 (0.7%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	106 (6.5%)	36.8	96^th of 146 public high schools	34.2%		31.8	102^nd of 127 public high schools	19.7%	6	10.9	67.4	67.4	10.3		11.4	$15,593	$1,872	$13,721
Patuxent High	Public	9-12	12485 Southern Connector Boule	Lusby	20657	Calvert County	Calvert County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 550-8840	1,008	64	15.8	43.2%	624 (61.9%)	177 (17.6%)	89 (8.8%)	14 (1.4%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	98 (9.7%)	52.9	47^th of 146 public high schools	67.8%					(n/a)	6.4	71.4	71.4		22.7	9.4	$18,567	$1,324	$17,244
Thomas Stone High School	Public	9-12	3785 Leonardtown Rd	Waldorf	20601	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 645-2601	1,173	85	13.8	62.1%	91 (7.8%)	735 (62.7%)	237 (20.2%)	23 (2.0%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	82 (7.0%)								(n/a)		30.8	30.8				$18,333	$840	$17,493
St. Charles High School	Public	9-12	5305 Piney Church Rd	Waldorf	20602	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 753-2090	1,598	88	18.0	48.5%	97 (6.1%)	1,146 (71.7%)	208 (13.0%)	30 (1.9%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	111 (6.9%)	12.8	140^th of 146 public high schools	4.1%		23.5	114^th of 127 public high schools	10.2%	26	5.1	30.1	30.1	5.4			$15,254	$622	$14,632
Gwynn Park High	Public, Magnet	9-12	13800 Brandywine Rd	Brandywine	20613	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 372-0140	1,155	65	17.7	49.6%	26 (2.3%)	883 (76.5%)	195 (16.9%)	17 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (0.9%)	23 (2.0%)								(n/a)		31.8	31.8				$18,190	$1,737	$16,453
Frederick Douglass High	Public, Magnet	9-12	8000 Croom Rd	Upper Marlboro	20772	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 952-2400	1,182	63	18.7	46.6%	17 (1.4%)	1,025 (86.7%)	101 (8.5%)	8 (0.7%)	5 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	23 (1.9%)								(n/a)		62.3	62.3				$17,582	$1,561	$16,022

Frequently Asked Questions about Calvert High

Is Calvert High a good school?

Calvert High ranks 86^th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Calvert High?

Calvert High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Barstow Elementary
Elementary : Mutual Elementary
Elementary : St Leonard Elementary
Middle : Calvert Middle
Middle : Southern Middle

What is the racial makeup of Calvert High?

Students at Calvert High are 57% White, 21% African American, 11% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Calvert High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,117 students attended Calvert High.

What district is Calvert High in?

Calvert County Public Schools

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