Aberdeen High

Summary:

Aberdeen High is a public magnet high school located in Aberdeen, Maryland, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,495 students. The school is part of the Harford County Public Schools district, which is ranked 9th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Aberdeen High has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Fallston High and C. Milton Wright High, with a racial makeup of 31.17% White, 40.13% African American, 13.18% Hispanic, 4.88% Asian, and 9.63% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by MCAP test scores, is generally lower than the Harford County and Maryland state averages, with only 9.2% of students proficient or better in MCAP Mathematics. Additionally, Aberdeen High has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 53.38%, compared to nearby schools like Bel Air High at 21.69%.

While Aberdeen High's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 37th out of 127 Maryland high schools in 2022-2023 to 143rd out of 225 in 2021-2022, the school's academic performance, particularly in Algebra I and Algebra II, is consistently lower than the Harford County and Maryland state averages. This suggests that the school may need to focus on improving its academic outcomes, especially in mathematics, to better serve its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

251 Paradise Rd
Aberdeen, MD 21001-2399

(410) 273-5500

District: Harford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
130^th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,295

Feeder schools for Aberdeen High:

Elementary:	Bakerfield Elementary
	Church Creek Elementary
	G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale
	Halls Cross Roads Elementary
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	Roye-Williams Elementary
Middle:	Aberdeen Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 1,495

Racial breakdown:

African American:

40.1%

White:

31.2%

Hispanic:

13.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Aberdeen High ranks worse than 89% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 8^th among 9 ranked high schools in the Harford County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.74. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Aberdeen High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Aberdeen High has the largest high school student body size in the Harford County Public Schools District. Student population at Aberdeen High is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (40.1%), White (31.2%), Hispanic (13.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aberdeen High is 14.7, which is the 2^nd best among 9 high schools in the Harford County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Aberdeen High employs 101.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aberdeen High is $15,295. 8 high schools in the Harford County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Aberdeen High 130^th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Aberdeen High in the ranking list.)

Harford County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Harford County Public Schools 9^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Aberdeen High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	38.48	139^th	201	30.8%
2005	38.27	129^th	204	36.8%
2006	30.51	148^th	204	27.5%
2007	45.30	123^rd	209	41.1%
2008	57.53	127^th	214	40.7%
2009	52.39	135^th	213	36.6%
2010	42.00	157^th	220	28.6%
2011	44.72	117^th	183	36.1%
2012	39.91	126^th	187	32.6%
2013	47.60	114^th	185	38.4%
2014	71.51	78^th	231	66.2%
2015	55.16	97^th	233	58.4%
2016	52.45	111^th	233	52.4%
2017	37.62	105^th	180	41.7%
2018	32.42	113^th	197	42.6%
2019	24.71	117^th	138	15.2%
2022	29.56	143^rd	225	36.4%
2023	57.23	37^th	127	70.9%
2024	22.74	130^th	146	11.0%

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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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Enrollment information for Aberdeen High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	763	293	38	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	1124
1990	721	300	39	38	3	n/a	n/a	0	1101
1991	665	330	26	31	5	n/a	n/a	3	1060
1992	663	330	24	36	4	n/a	n/a	0	1057
1993	651	320	27	39	9	n/a	n/a	0	1046
1994	682	332	34	48	10	n/a	n/a	0	1106
1995	721	314	28	52	6	n/a	n/a	0	1121
1996	721	314	28	52	6	n/a	n/a	0	1121
1997	753	369	34	54	7	n/a	n/a	0	1217
1998	750	416	31	69	5	n/a	n/a	0	1271
1999	717	387	32	71	4	n/a	n/a	0	1211
2000	693	378	35	62	6	n/a	n/a	0	1174
2001	718	375	34	62	10	n/a	n/a	0	1199
2002	706	439	37	57	11	n/a	n/a	0	1250
2003	706	439	37	57	11	n/a	n/a	0	1250
2004	694	455	33	58	9	n/a	n/a	0	1249
2005	738	521	29	61	8	n/a	n/a	0	1357
2006	807	623	41	56	16	n/a	n/a	0	1543
2007	842	627	52	53	15	n/a	n/a	0	1589
2008	813	625	56	63	12	n/a	n/a	0	1569
2009	762	619	53	58	12	n/a	n/a	0	1504
2010	734	598	59	63	10	n/a	n/a	0	1464
2011	667	552	51	86	8	3	92	0	1459
2012	644	511	60	84	10	7	95	0	1411
2013	654	483	61	96	8	5	104	0	1411
2014	628	482	58	125	5	4	116	0	1418
2015	618	503	66	117	4	6	130	0	1444
2016	593	515	63	138	3	4	137	0	1453
2017	597	546	65	133	1	2	141	0	1485
2018	576	550	78	134	2	5	123	0	1468
2019	541	560	85	146	4	2	120	0	1458
2020	517	543	91	145	9	7	119	0	1431
2021	498	576	85	140	10	7	125	0	1441
2022	473	584	75	169	9	6	148	5	1469
2023	466	600	73	197	6	4	144	5	1495

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Aberdeen High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1124	72.5	15.5	n/a
1990	1101	70.0	15.7	3.2
1991	1060	67.5	15.7	3.9
1992	1057	69.0	15.3	5.4
1993	1046	70.0	14.9	5.4
1994	1106	70.5	15.7	7.6
1995	1121	73.5	15.3	7.1
1996	1121	73.5	15.3	7.1
1997	1217	82.0	14.8	13.4
1998	1271	79.9	15.9	12.7
1999	1211	80.0	15.1	19.3
2000	1174	80.0	14.7	17.3
2001	1199	77.0	15.6	18.6
2002	1250	79.0	15.8	26.4
2003	1250	79.0	15.8	26.4
2004	1249	61.0	20.5	25.5
2005	1357	67.0	20.3	27.9
2006	1543	77.0	20.0	25.6
2007	1589	93.0	17.1	25.9
2008	1569	98.3	16.0	27.5
2009	1504	98.3	15.3	31.7
2010	1464	98.3	14.8	35.9
2011	1459	99.2	14.7	39.8
2012	1411	99.2	14.2	36
2013	1411	98.3	14.3	39
2014	1418	100.2	14.1	42.2
2015	1444	96.0	15.0	44.1
2016	1453	95.0	15.2	42.3
2017	1485	92.3	16.0	40.1
2018	1468	90.3	16.2	39
2019	1458	92.3	15.7	45.3
2020	1431	93.3	15.3	39.7
2021	1441	93.3	15.4	51.1
2022	1469	93.3	15.7	51.5
2023	1495	101.3	14.7	53.4

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 Aberdeen High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1124	72.5	15.5	n/a
1990	1101	70.0	15.7	3.2
1991	1060	67.5	15.7	3.9
1992	1057	69.0	15.3	5.4
1993	1046	70.0	14.9	5.4
1994	1106	70.5	15.7	7.6
1995	1121	73.5	15.3	7.1
1996	1121	73.5	15.3	7.1
1997	1217	82.0	14.8	13.4
1998	1271	79.9	15.9	12.7
1999	1211	80.0	15.1	19.3
2000	1174	80.0	14.7	17.3
2001	1199	77.0	15.6	18.6
2002	1250	79.0	15.8	26.4
2003	1250	79.0	15.8	26.4
2004	1249	61.0	20.5	25.5
2005	1357	67.0	20.3	27.9
2006	1543	77.0	20.0	25.6
2007	1589	93.0	17.1	25.9
2008	1569	98.3	16.0	27.5
2009	1504	98.3	15.3	31.7
2010	1464	98.3	14.8	35.9
2011	1459	99.2	14.7	39.8
2012	1411	99.2	14.2	36
2013	1411	98.3	14.3	39
2014	1418	100.2	14.1	42.2
2015	1444	96.0	15.0	44.1
2016	1453	95.0	15.2	42.3
2017	1485	92.3	16.0	40.1
2018	1468	90.3	16.2	39
2019	1458	92.3	15.7	45.3
2020	1431	93.3	15.3	39.7
2021	1441	93.3	15.4	51.1
2022	1469	93.3	15.7	51.5
2023	1495	101.3	14.7	53.4

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 Aberdeen High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$823 (6.8%)	$11,228 (93.2%)	$12,051
2020	$752 (6.0%)	$11,785 (94.0%)	$12,537
2021	$1,204 (9.3%)	$11,675 (90.6%)	$12,880
2022	$1,711 (12.7%)	$11,753 (87.3%)	$13,463
2023	$1,567 (10.2%)	$13,729 (89.8%)	$15,295

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aberdeen High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 117^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 37^th of 127 High schools	55.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1458	1495	2.5%
African American	560	600	7.1%
American Indian	4	6	50%
Asian	85	73	14.1%
Hispanic	146	197	34.9%
Pacific Islander	2	4	100%
White	541	466	13.9%
Two or More Races	120	144	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.3%	53.4%	8%

Schools Near Aberdeen 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 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	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
Aberdeen High	Public, Magnet	9-12	251 Paradise Rd	Aberdeen	21001	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 273-5500	1,495	101	14.7	53.4%	466 (31.2%)	600 (40.1%)	197 (13.2%)	73 (4.9%)	6 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	144 (9.6%)	22.7	130^th of 146 public high schools	11.0%		57.2	37^th of 127 public high schools	70.9%	93	9.2				40.9	40.9	5.2	38.3		$15,295	$1,567	$13,729
Center for Educational Opportunity	Public, Virtual	6-12	253 Paradise Rd	Aberdeen	21001	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(410) 273-5594	39	20	1.9	84.6%	13 (33.3%)	22 (56.4%)	2 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.1%)								(n/a)		20.0	22.0	9.1	19.5	17.8
Havre de Grace High	Public, Magnet	9-12	445 Lewis Lane	Havre de Grace	21078	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 939-6600	818	50	16.4	39.5%	475 (58.1%)	183 (22.4%)	65 (7.9%)	17 (2.1%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.4%)	72 (8.8%)	49.1	60^th of 146 public high schools	58.9%		54.7	44^th of 127 public high schools	65.4%	16	6.6				52.4	52.4		32.0		$15,267	$1,800	$13,466
Harford Technical High	Public, Magnet	9-12	200 Thomas Run Rd	Bel Air	21015	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 638-3804	979	63	15.6	22.2%	679 (69.4%)	123 (12.6%)	75 (7.7%)	33 (3.4%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	60 (6.1%)	45.6	69^th of 146 public high schools	52.7%		50.2	55^th of 127 public high schools	56.7%	14	18.9				74.5	74.5	19.6	25.7		$16,436	$1,334	$15,102
Perryville High	Public	9-12	1696 Perryville Rd	Perryville	21903	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 996-6000	858	54	15.7	45.8%	680 (79.3%)	59 (6.9%)	45 (5.2%)	8 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (7.6%)								(n/a)					70.6	70.6				$16,140	$1,686	$14,454
Patterson Mill High School	Public	9-12	85 Patterson Mill Rd	Bel Air	21015	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4640	819	53	15.3	24.2%	539 (65.8%)	81 (9.9%)	71 (8.7%)	58 (7.1%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.6%)	64 (7.8%)	39.8	89^th of 146 public high schools	39.0%		62	28^th of 127 public high schools	78.0%	61	14.1				62.6	62.6	12.1	32.1		$17,734	$1,579	$16,154
Edgewood High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2415 Willoughby Beach Rd	Edgewood	21040	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 612-1500	1,415	93	15.2	62.3%	387 (27.3%)	662 (46.8%)	198 (14.0%)	45 (3.2%)	6 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	113 (8.0%)	21.9	132^nd of 146 public high schools	9.6%		36.5	96^th of 127 public high schools	24.4%	36	6.6				44.5	44.5	6.2	16.2		$15,657	$1,612	$14,045
C. Milton Wright High	Public	9-12	1301 N Fountain Green Rd	Bel Air	21015	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4110	1,266	84	15.0	22.7%	955 (75.4%)	98 (7.7%)	74 (5.8%)	67 (5.3%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (5.2%)	34.7	109^th of 146 public high schools	25.3%		46.2	68^th of 127 public high schools	46.5%	41	18.9				52.9	52.9	15.0	33.6	6.4	$16,117	$1,390	$14,728
Bel Air High	Public	9-12	100 Heighe St	Bel Air	21014	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4600	1,489	91	16.3	21.7%	1,068 (71.7%)	139 (9.3%)	110 (7.4%)	101 (6.8%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	63 (4.2%)	50.5	56^th of 146 public high schools	61.6%		62.2	27^th of 127 public high schools	78.7%	29	13.1				68.7	68.7	9.4	30.8		$15,462	$1,394	$14,067
Joppatowne High	Public, Magnet	9-12	555 Joppa Farm Rd	Joppa	21085	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 612-1510	833	55	15.0	72.9%	204 (24.5%)	443 (53.2%)	97 (11.6%)	10 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	74 (8.9%)								(n/a)					34.7	34.7				$17,635	$1,962	$15,672

Frequently Asked Questions about Aberdeen High

What schools feed into Aberdeen High?

Aberdeen High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bakerfield Elementary
Elementary : Church Creek Elementary
Elementary : G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale
Elementary : Halls Cross Roads Elementary
Elementary : Roye-Williams Elementary
Middle : Aberdeen Middle

How many students attend Aberdeen High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,495 students attended Aberdeen High.

Is Aberdeen High a good school?

Aberdeen High ranks in the bottom 11.0% of Maryland high schools.

What district is Aberdeen High in?

Harford County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Aberdeen High?

Students at Aberdeen High are 40% African American, 31% White, 13% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

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