Northern Garrett High School

Summary:

Northern Garrett High School is a public high school serving 439 students in grades 9-12 in the rural town of Accident, Maryland. The school is part of the Garrett County Public Schools district, which is ranked 11 out of 25 in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northern Garrett High School has shown strong academic performance in English Language Arts (ELA), with 83.7% of 10th-grade students proficient or better on the MCAP ELA assessment, significantly higher than the district (63.7%) and state (53.5%) averages. However, the school's performance in Mathematics is relatively weaker, with only 25.7% of students proficient or better on the MCAP Mathematics assessment, compared to the district (28.1%) and state (23.3%) averages. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from as high as 19th out of 127 Maryland high schools in 2022-2023 to as low as 30th out of 32 in 2020-2021.

While Northern Garrett High School outperforms its counterpart, Southern Garrett High School, in academic measures, both schools struggle with low performance in Mathematics. Additionally, Northern Garrett High School faces challenges in student subgroup performance, with significant achievement gaps for female, male, white, and low socioeconomic status students. The school's predominantly white student population (over 94%) and high proportion of students (over 36%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggest socioeconomic challenges that may impact student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 86 Pride Pkwy
       Accident, MD  21520-2006


(301) 746-8668

District: Garrett County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
55th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,121 Help


Feeder schools for Northern Garrett High School:

Elementary:    Accident Elementary
    Friendsville Elementary
    Grantsville Elementary
    Route 40 Elementary
Middle:    Northern Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  439

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.5%
Two or more races:
2.5%
Hispanic:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.7% Help


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Compare Details Northern Garrett High School ranks better than 62.3% of high schools in Maryland. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.86. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Northern Garrett High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.5%), two or more races (2.5%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northern Garrett High School is 11.9. (See more...)
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Compare Northern Garrett High School employs 36.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northern Garrett High School is $20,121.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Northern Garrett High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Northern Garrett High School 55th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Northern Garrett High School in the ranking list.)

Garrett County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Garrett County Public Schools 11th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northern Garrett High School

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Rank History for all students at Northern Garrett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.99 43rd 201 78.6%
2005 53.41 89th 204 56.4%
2006 51.60 107th 204 47.5%
2007 69.56 51st 209 75.6%
2008 66.80 96th 214 55.1%
2009 70.99 74th 213 65.3%
2010 77.26 49th 220 77.7%
2011 69.12 64th 183 65.0%
2012 74.57 48th 187 74.3%
2013 75.72 40th 185 78.4%
2014 79.50 40th 231 82.7%
2015 57.48 89th 233 61.8%
2016 63.58 72nd 233 69.1%
2017 59.35 56th 180 68.9%
2018 48.14 84th 197 57.4%
2019 36.84 88th 138 36.2%
2021 21.35 30th 32 6.3%
2022 56.24 49th 225 78.2%
2023 67.46 19th 127 85.0%
2024 50.86 55th 146 62.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northern Garrett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.69 11th 11 0.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Northern Garrett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.16 28th 31 9.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Northern Garrett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.49 33rd 35 5.7%
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Rank History for White students at Northern Garrett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.28 39th 40 2.5%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Northern Garrett High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 546 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1990 518 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1991 499 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1992 484 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1993 502 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1994 542 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1995 586 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1996 586 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1997 590 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1998 556 5 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 568
1999 531 5 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2000 519 7 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2001 530 8 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2002 544 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2003 544 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2004 548 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 554
2005 556 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 560
2006 600 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 602
2007 594 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2008 600 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 605
2009 570 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2010 531 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2011 523 3 2 5 1 0 1 0 535
2012 465 1 2 7 0 0 7 0 482
2013 468 7 1 7 0 0 7 0 490
2014 481 2 2 6 0 0 4 0 495
2015 453 1 3 2 0 0 5 0 464
2016 440 0 4 2 0 0 3 0 449
2017 410 0 3 2 0 1 17 0 433
2018 405 0 2 4 0 1 4 0 416
2019 422 2 1 8 0 0 6 0 439
2020 426 0 2 9 0 0 4 0 441
2021 440 0 2 11 0 0 8 0 461
2022 423 0 3 13 0 0 9 0 448
2023 415 0 3 10 0 0 11 0 439

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 Northern Garrett High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 549 44.0 12.4 n/a
1990 521 46.5 11.2 21.5
1991 503 44.0 11.4 17.9
1992 488 45.0 10.8 20.7
1993 507 42.0 12.1 19.9
1994 548 40.0 13.7 19
1995 592 41.6 14.2 23.6
1996 592 41.6 14.2 23.6
1997 595 43.7 13.6 21.5
1998 568 40.0 14.2 20.2
1999 540 40.0 13.5 31.7
2000 528 38.0 13.9 36.4
2001 540 40.0 13.5 34.8
2002 548 40.0 13.7 36.7
2003 548 40.0 13.7 36.7
2004 554 40.0 13.9 40.3
2005 560 41.0 13.7 38.2
2006 602 41.0 14.7 36.2
2007 595 41.0 14.5 36.3
2008 605 41.0 14.8 36.7
2009 577 39.0 14.8 37.8
2010 537 41.0 13.1 38.5
2011 535 39.0 13.7 37.9
2012 482 40.0 12.0 38.6
2013 490 38.0 12.8 39.8
2014 495 38.0 13.0 39.2
2015 464 37.0 12.5 40.1
2016 449 38.0 11.8 36.3
2017 433 39.0 11.1 39.3
2018 416 40.0 10.4 38.9
2019 439 36.6 11.9 38
2020 441 36.4 12.1 41.7
2021 461 36.4 12.6 37.5
2022 448 37.8 11.8 37.7
2023 439 36.8 11.9 36.7

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 Northern Garrett High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 549 44.0 12.4 n/a
1990 521 46.5 11.2 21.5
1991 503 44.0 11.4 17.9
1992 488 45.0 10.8 20.7
1993 507 42.0 12.1 19.9
1994 548 40.0 13.7 19
1995 592 41.6 14.2 23.6
1996 592 41.6 14.2 23.6
1997 595 43.7 13.6 21.5
1998 568 40.0 14.2 20.2
1999 540 40.0 13.5 31.7
2000 528 38.0 13.9 36.4
2001 540 40.0 13.5 34.8
2002 548 40.0 13.7 36.7
2003 548 40.0 13.7 36.7
2004 554 40.0 13.9 40.3
2005 560 41.0 13.7 38.2
2006 602 41.0 14.7 36.2
2007 595 41.0 14.5 36.3
2008 605 41.0 14.8 36.7
2009 577 39.0 14.8 37.8
2010 537 41.0 13.1 38.5
2011 535 39.0 13.7 37.9
2012 482 40.0 12.0 38.6
2013 490 38.0 12.8 39.8
2014 495 38.0 13.0 39.2
2015 464 37.0 12.5 40.1
2016 449 38.0 11.8 36.3
2017 433 39.0 11.1 39.3
2018 416 40.0 10.4 38.9
2019 439 36.6 11.9 38
2020 441 36.4 12.1 41.7
2021 461 36.4 12.6 37.5
2022 448 37.8 11.8 37.7
2023 439 36.8 11.9 36.7

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 Northern Garrett High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,067 (6.7%) $14,778 (93.3%) $15,845
2020 $807 (4.9%) $15,830 (95.1%) $16,637
2021 $1,926 (11.2%) $15,216 (88.8%) $17,142
2022 $2,402 (13.2%) $15,827 (86.8%) $18,229
2023 $1,663 (8.3%) $18,458 (91.7%) $20,121

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northern Garrett High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 88th of 138 High schoolsRanks 19th of 127 High schools
 48.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students439439
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic810
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White422415
 1.7%
Two or More Races611
 83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38%36.7%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Garrett High School

Northern Garrett High School ranks 55th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 439 students attended Northern Garrett High School.

Northern Garrett High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Accident Elementary
Elementary : Friendsville Elementary
Elementary : Grantsville Elementary
Elementary : Route 40 Elementary
Middle : Northern Middle School

Students at Northern Garrett High School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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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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