Edgewood High

Summary:

Edgewood High is a public magnet high school located in Edgewood, Maryland, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,415 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.

Edgewood High faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quarter of Maryland high schools with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments (MCAP) are significantly lower than the Harford County and Maryland averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 6.6% of Edgewood High students were proficient or better in MCAP Mathematics, compared to 24.9% in Harford County and 24.1% statewide. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 61.64% to 62.61% in recent years, indicating a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools like Fallston High, C. Milton Wright High, and Bel Air High, Edgewood High's academic performance is significantly lower, with these nearby schools having higher proficiency rates and better overall rankings. Additionally, Edgewood High's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students, stands out compared to the nearby schools, which tend to have a larger White student population.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

2415 Willoughby Beach Rd
Edgewood, MD 21040-3496

(410) 612-1500

District: Harford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
132^nd of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,657

Feeder schools for Edgewood High:

Elementary:	Abingdon Elementary
	Deerfield Elementary
	Edgewood Elementary
	Old Post Road Elementary
Middle:	Edgewood Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 1,415

Racial breakdown:

African American:

46.8%

White:

27.3%

Hispanic:

14.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Edgewood High ranks worse than 90.4% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks last among 9 ranked high schools in the Harford County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.94. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Edgewood High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

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 Edgewood High is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (46.8%), White (27.3%), Hispanic (14%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edgewood High is 15.2, which is the 5^th best among 9 high schools in the Harford County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Edgewood High employs 92.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edgewood High is $15,657. 6 high schools in the Harford County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Edgewood High 132^nd of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Edgewood 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 Edgewood High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	48.00	90^th	201	55.2%
2005	37.60	134^th	204	34.3%
2006	37.88	138^th	204	32.4%
2007	55.87	101^st	209	51.7%
2008	61.82	112^th	214	47.7%
2009	57.41	126^th	213	40.8%
2010	47.28	149^th	220	32.3%
2011	27.90	145^th	183	20.8%
2012	28.00	145^th	187	22.5%
2013	41.21	123^rd	185	33.5%
2014	60.65	133^rd	231	42.4%
2015	52.93	108^th	233	53.6%
2016	51.33	114^th	233	51.1%
2017	23.60	139^th	180	22.8%
2018	19.76	153^rd	197	22.3%
2019	23.21	121^st	138	12.3%
2022	23.52	173^rd	225	23.1%
2023	36.55	96^th	127	24.4%
2024	21.94	132^nd	146	9.6%

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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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Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Great special needs program. The Special Education team is dedicated, experienced and know how to meet children where they are and push them to be better. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Edgewood High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	802	147	17	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	986
1990	776	160	17	20	4	n/a	n/a	0	977
1991	767	188	15	25	5	n/a	n/a	1	1001
1992	756	186	17	22	4	n/a	n/a	0	985
1993	717	205	13	19	7	n/a	n/a	0	961
1994	665	200	21	18	4	n/a	n/a	0	908
1995	654	232	24	23	6	n/a	n/a	0	939
1996	654	232	24	23	6	n/a	n/a	0	939
1997	694	256	26	23	6	n/a	n/a	0	1005
1998	707	292	31	28	7	n/a	n/a	0	1065
1999	753	301	29	31	5	n/a	n/a	0	1119
2000	748	322	23	39	9	n/a	n/a	0	1141
2001	694	324	28	39	7	n/a	n/a	0	1092
2002	708	431	38	43	6	n/a	n/a	0	1226
2003	708	431	38	43	6	n/a	n/a	0	1226
2004	772	470	33	47	5	n/a	n/a	0	1327
2005	728	534	35	54	6	n/a	n/a	0	1357
2006	652	560	41	56	7	n/a	n/a	0	1316
2007	593	571	34	55	8	n/a	n/a	0	1261
2008	510	578	28	50	11	n/a	n/a	0	1177
2009	487	549	27	51	9	n/a	n/a	0	1123
2010	498	594	30	62	10	n/a	n/a	0	1194
2011	479	561	25	90	8	2	61	0	1226
2012	469	547	33	98	5	2	58	0	1212
2013	470	559	37	92	6	6	66	0	1236
2014	509	567	37	98	4	5	60	0	1280
2015	536	558	36	109	4	5	70	0	1318
2016	528	592	33	90	4	4	59	0	1310
2017	515	593	35	113	3	4	75	0	1338
2018	499	635	36	143	3	3	84	0	1403
2019	461	639	45	148	3	2	89	0	1387
2020	466	675	47	168	5	2	95	0	1458
2021	412	678	43	169	5	4	102	0	1413
2022	394	673	45	170	5	3	106	0	1396
2023	387	662	45	198	6	4	113	0	1415

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 Edgewood High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	986	65.0	15.1	n/a
1990	977	59.0	16.5	4.7
1991	1001	60.5	16.5	5.8
1992	985	63.0	15.6	8.8
1993	961	65.5	14.7	9.1
1994	908	61.0	14.9	14.6
1995	939	58.0	16.2	13
1996	939	58.0	16.2	13
1997	1005	62.0	16.2	13.2
1998	1065	63.0	16.9	13.3
1999	1119	63.0	17.8	13.8
2000	1141	68.0	16.8	13.6
2001	1092	67.0	16.3	14.4
2002	1226	70.0	17.5	23.5
2003	1226	70.0	17.5	23.5
2004	1327	60.0	22.1	19.9
2005	1357	66.0	20.6	22.8
2006	1316	72.0	18.3	28.7
2007	1261	86.0	14.7	27
2008	1177	85.9	13.7	31.4
2009	1123	86.9	12.9	31.2
2010	1194	87.9	13.5	40.7
2011	1226	88.8	13.7	43.5
2012	1212	88.8	13.6	42.6
2013	1236	89.7	13.7	44.2
2014	1280	97.8	13.0	46.1
2015	1318	84.0	15.6	49.5
2016	1310	85.0	15.4	48.2
2017	1338	83.6	15.9	51.3
2018	1403	82.9	16.9	52
2019	1387	81.9	16.9	56.3
2020	1458	82.9	17.5	49
2021	1413	82.6	17.0	61.6
2022	1396	86.6	16.1	62.6
2023	1415	92.9	15.2	62.3

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 Edgewood High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	986	65.0	15.1	n/a
1990	977	59.0	16.5	4.7
1991	1001	60.5	16.5	5.8
1992	985	63.0	15.6	8.8
1993	961	65.5	14.7	9.1
1994	908	61.0	14.9	14.6
1995	939	58.0	16.2	13
1996	939	58.0	16.2	13
1997	1005	62.0	16.2	13.2
1998	1065	63.0	16.9	13.3
1999	1119	63.0	17.8	13.8
2000	1141	68.0	16.8	13.6
2001	1092	67.0	16.3	14.4
2002	1226	70.0	17.5	23.5
2003	1226	70.0	17.5	23.5
2004	1327	60.0	22.1	19.9
2005	1357	66.0	20.6	22.8
2006	1316	72.0	18.3	28.7
2007	1261	86.0	14.7	27
2008	1177	85.9	13.7	31.4
2009	1123	86.9	12.9	31.2
2010	1194	87.9	13.5	40.7
2011	1226	88.8	13.7	43.5
2012	1212	88.8	13.6	42.6
2013	1236	89.7	13.7	44.2
2014	1280	97.8	13.0	46.1
2015	1318	84.0	15.6	49.5
2016	1310	85.0	15.4	48.2
2017	1338	83.6	15.9	51.3
2018	1403	82.9	16.9	52
2019	1387	81.9	16.9	56.3
2020	1458	82.9	17.5	49
2021	1413	82.6	17.0	61.6
2022	1396	86.6	16.1	62.6
2023	1415	92.9	15.2	62.3

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 Edgewood High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$806 (7.0%)	$10,775 (93.0%)	$11,581
2020	$925 (7.9%)	$10,770 (92.1%)	$11,696
2021	$1,454 (11.6%)	$11,105 (88.4%)	$12,559
2022	$1,873 (13.5%)	$11,987 (86.5%)	$13,861
2023	$1,612 (10.3%)	$14,045 (89.7%)	$15,657

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Edgewood High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 121^st of 138 High schools	Ranks 96^th of 127 High schools	12.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1387	1415	2%
African American	639	662	3.6%
American Indian	3	6	100%
Asian	45	45
Hispanic	148	198	33.8%
Pacific Islander	2	4	100%
White	461	387	16.1%
Two or More Races	89	113	27%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.3%	62.3%	6%

Schools Near Edgewood 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Fallston High	Public	9-12	2301 Carrs Mill Rd	Fallston	21047	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4120	1,044	61	17.0	13.6%	876 (83.9%)	41 (3.9%)	50 (4.8%)	27 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	42 (4.0%)	44.7	75^th of 146 public high schools	48.6%		65.4	21^st of 127 public high schools	83.5%	54	13.2				68.3	68.3	12.1	38.0		$15,885	$1,351	$14,534
Perry Hall High	Public	9-12	4601 Ebenezer Rd	Baltimore	21236	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-5108	2,029	122	16.6	45.4%	854 (42.1%)	715 (35.2%)	114 (5.6%)	241 (11.9%)	7 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	93 (4.6%)	35.8	101^st of 146 public high schools	30.8%		28.3	108^th of 127 public high schools	15.0%	7	8.9				55.0	55.0	10.1	12.3		$15,585	$1,495	$14,090
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Edgewood High

What is the racial makeup of Edgewood High?

Students at Edgewood High are 47% African American, 27% White, 14% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Edgewood High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,415 students attended Edgewood High.

What schools feed into Edgewood High?

Edgewood High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Abingdon Elementary
Elementary : Deerfield Elementary
Elementary : Edgewood Elementary
Elementary : Old Post Road Elementary
Middle : Edgewood Middle

Is Edgewood High a good school?

Edgewood High ranks in the bottom 9.6% of Maryland high schools.

What district is Edgewood High in?

Harford County Public Schools

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