Fallston High

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Fallston High ranks 75 th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Fallston High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Fallston, Maryland, part of the Harford County Public Schools district, which is ranked 9th out of 25 districts in the state. With a student population of 1,044, Fallston High stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) and Algebra II, but faces challenges in Mathematics proficiency.

Fallston High consistently outperforms the Harford County and Maryland state averages in ELA proficiency, with 68.3% of students proficient or better, compared to 56.7% for the county and 48.4% for the state. The school also excels in Algebra II, with 38% of students proficient or better, surpassing the district and state averages. However, Fallston High lags behind in Mathematics proficiency, with only 13.2% of students meeting or exceeding standards, compared to 24.9% for the county and 24.1% for the state.

Fallston High's student population is relatively homogeneous, with a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (13.6%) compared to nearby schools like Edgewood High (62.33%) and Joppatowne High (72.87%). The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 5th out of 233 Maryland high schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 94th out of 225 in 2021-2022, suggesting the need for a more consistent and comprehensive approach to academic excellence across all subject areas.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2301 Carrs Mill Rd
Fallston, MD 21047-1899

(410) 638-4120

District: Harford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
75^th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,885

Feeder schools for Fallston High:

Elementary:	Forest Lakes Elementary
	Red Pump Elementary School
	Youths Benefit Elementary
Middle:	Fallston Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 1,047

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.4%

Hispanic:

4.7%

African American:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fallston High ranks worse than 51.4% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 4^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 44.73. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fallston 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 (83.4%), Hispanic (4.7%), African American (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Harford County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fallston High is 16.9. 9 high schools in the Harford County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Fallston High employs 61.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fallston High is $15,885, which is the 5^th highest among 9 high schools in the Harford County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Fallston High 75^th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Fallston 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 Fallston High

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Rank History for all students at Fallston High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	53.12	57^th	201	71.6%
2005	74.01	18^th	204	91.2%
2006	64.57	59^th	204	71.1%
2007	77.40	21^st	209	90.0%
2008	78.29	41^st	214	80.8%
2009	77.55	41^st	213	80.8%
2010	78.39	42^nd	220	80.9%
2011	76.56	38^th	183	79.2%
2012	67.69	73^rd	187	61.0%
2013	70.70	63^rd	185	65.9%
2014	79.22	44^th	231	81.0%
2015	84.92	5^th	233	97.9%
2016	67.35	59^th	233	74.7%
2017	75.56	21^st	180	88.3%
2018	54.98	67^th	197	66.0%
2019	67.87	29^th	138	79.0%
2022	43.58	94^th	225	58.2%
2023	65.36	21^st	127	83.5%
2024	44.73	75^th	146	48.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Fallston High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	65.00	14^th	35	60.0%

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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.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fallston High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	1221	9	17	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	1258
1990	1130	9	19	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	1171
1991	1094	8	25	11	3	n/a	n/a	-1	1140
1992	788	8	16	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	823
1993	909	14	17	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	953
1994	1020	12	21	8	5	n/a	n/a	0	1066
1995	1300	21	25	9	9	n/a	n/a	0	1364
1996	1300	21	25	9	9	n/a	n/a	0	1364
1997	1395	20	27	13	8	n/a	n/a	0	1463
1998	1445	23	30	13	6	n/a	n/a	0	1517
1999	1432	25	25	16	6	n/a	n/a	0	1504
2000	1483	20	26	17	8	n/a	n/a	0	1554
2001	1532	23	34	20	8	n/a	n/a	0	1617
2002	1570	28	30	19	9	n/a	n/a	0	1656
2003	1570	28	30	19	9	n/a	n/a	0	1656
2004	1585	33	27	20	7	n/a	n/a	0	1672
2005	1553	42	22	11	7	n/a	n/a	0	1635
2006	1552	41	27	16	7	n/a	n/a	0	1643
2007	1497	53	28	22	6	n/a	n/a	0	1606
2008	1332	65	27	21	8	n/a	n/a	0	1453
2009	1250	60	29	18	8	n/a	n/a	0	1365
2010	1112	56	20	14	7	n/a	n/a	0	1209
2011	1007	41	20	28	3	0	14	0	1113
2012	993	33	20	22	5	0	17	0	1090
2013	957	37	22	25	6	0	17	0	1064
2014	960	33	21	25	7	0	26	0	1072
2015	965	37	21	22	4	0	27	0	1076
2016	945	34	21	28	2	0	26	0	1056
2017	932	32	19	29	1	0	31	0	1044
2018	888	33	24	38	2	0	37	0	1022
2019	857	29	20	38	2	0	39	0	985
2020	839	39	21	36	2	1	35	0	973
2021	838	35	25	41	2	1	35	0	977
2022	836	34	25	48	2	2	31	4	982
2023	876	41	27	50	1	2	42	5	1044
2024	873	48	30	49	1	1	40	5	1047

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fallston High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1258	80.0	15.7	n/a
1990	1171	74.0	15.8	1.2
1991	1140	70.5	16.1	0.9
1992	823	74.5	11.0	1.3
1993	953	55.0	17.3	0.9
1994	1066	62.0	17.2	1.2
1995	1364	84.5	16.1	1.5
1996	1364	84.5	16.1	1.5
1997	1463	86.0	17.0	1.4
1998	1517	91.0	16.7	1.5
1999	1504	91.0	16.5	1.7
2000	1554	91.5	17.0	1
2001	1617	92.0	17.6	1.2
2002	1656	96.0	17.3	2.1
2003	1656	96.0	17.3	2.1
2004	1672	82.0	20.4	2.7
2005	1635	84.0	19.5	2.8
2006	1643	89.0	18.5	3.9
2007	1606	102.0	15.7	3.9
2008	1453	93.3	15.6	5
2009	1365	89.3	15.3	5.1
2010	1209	87.3	13.8	6.7
2011	1113	87.2	12.7	5.9
2012	1090	83.2	13.0	5.5
2013	1064	81.3	13.0	6.2
2014	1072	81.2	13.1	7.1
2015	1076	73.0	14.7	7.8
2016	1056	73.0	14.4	8.5
2017	1044	71.2	14.6	7.4
2018	1022	69.2	14.7	7.7
2019	985	68.2	14.4	9.4
2020	973	62.2	15.6	9.8
2021	977	60.2	16.2	11.1
2022	982	61.2	16.0	11.1
2023	1044	61.2	17.0	13.6
2024	1047	61.7	16.9	15.5

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 Fallston High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1258	80.0	15.7	n/a
1990	1171	74.0	15.8	1.2
1991	1140	70.5	16.1	0.9
1992	823	74.5	11.0	1.3
1993	953	55.0	17.3	0.9
1994	1066	62.0	17.2	1.2
1995	1364	84.5	16.1	1.5
1996	1364	84.5	16.1	1.5
1997	1463	86.0	17.0	1.4
1998	1517	91.0	16.7	1.5
1999	1504	91.0	16.5	1.7
2000	1554	91.5	17.0	1
2001	1617	92.0	17.6	1.2
2002	1656	96.0	17.3	2.1
2003	1656	96.0	17.3	2.1
2004	1672	82.0	20.4	2.7
2005	1635	84.0	19.5	2.8
2006	1643	89.0	18.5	3.9
2007	1606	102.0	15.7	3.9
2008	1453	93.3	15.6	5
2009	1365	89.3	15.3	5.1
2010	1209	87.3	13.8	6.7
2011	1113	87.2	12.7	5.9
2012	1090	83.2	13.0	5.5
2013	1064	81.3	13.0	6.2
2014	1072	81.2	13.1	7.1
2015	1076	73.0	14.7	7.8
2016	1056	73.0	14.4	8.5
2017	1044	71.2	14.6	7.4
2018	1022	69.2	14.7	7.7
2019	985	68.2	14.4	9.4
2020	973	62.2	15.6	9.8
2021	977	60.2	16.2	11.1
2022	982	61.2	16.0	11.1
2023	1044	61.2	17.0	13.6
2024	1047	61.7	16.9	15.5

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 Fallston High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$615 (4.4%)	$13,280 (95.6%)	$13,895
2020	$632 (4.6%)	$13,153 (95.4%)	$13,785
2021	$1,123 (8.0%)	$12,828 (92.0%)	$13,951
2022	$1,722 (11.3%)	$13,561 (88.7%)	$15,283
2023	$1,351 (8.5%)	$14,534 (91.5%)	$15,885

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fallston High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 29^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 21^st of 127 High schools	4.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	985	1044	6%
African American	29	41	41.4%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	20	27	35%
Hispanic	38	50	31.6%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	857	876	2.2%
Two or More Races	39	42	7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	9.4%	13.6%	4.2%

Schools Near Fallston 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
Fallston High	Public	9-12	2301 Carrs Mill Rd	Fallston	21047	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4120	1,047	62	16.9	15.5%	873 (83.4%)	48 (4.6%)	49 (4.7%)	30 (2.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (3.8%)	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
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	1,419	89	15.9	21.1%	988 (69.6%)	146 (10.3%)	107 (7.5%)	112 (7.9%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	58 (4.1%)	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
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	826	52	16.0	23.5%	546 (66.1%)	75 (9.1%)	80 (9.7%)	61 (7.4%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	58 (7.0%)	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
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	1,302	81	16.1	24.0%	987 (75.8%)	95 (7.3%)	77 (5.9%)	66 (5.1%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	71 (5.5%)	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
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	983	60	16.3	22.0%	685 (69.7%)	133 (13.5%)	69 (7.0%)	28 (2.8%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	61 (6.2%)	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
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	900	55	16.4	71.1%	202 (22.4%)	492 (54.7%)	107 (11.9%)	13 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	81 (9.0%)								(n/a)		34.7	34.7				$17,635	$1,962	$15,672
Perry Hall High	Public	9-12	4601 Ebenezer Rd	Baltimore	21236	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-5108	2,020	122	16.5	43.7%	793 (39.3%)	734 (36.3%)	119 (5.9%)	261 (12.9%)	7 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	102 (5.0%)	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
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	1,417	95	14.9	61.6%	345 (24.3%)	660 (46.6%)	230 (16.2%)	43 (3.0%)	6 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	132 (9.3%)	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
North Harford High	Public, Magnet	9-12	211 Pylesville Rd	Pylesville	21132	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 638-3650	1,161	74	15.7	23.7%	1,018 (87.7%)	22 (1.9%)	55 (4.7%)	13 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	43 (3.7%)	34.8	107^th of 146 public high schools	26.7%		40.3	82^nd of 127 public high schools	35.4%	25	15.2	60.9	60.9	13.5	27.5	8.4	$15,775	$1,342	$14,433
Loch Raven High	Public	9-12	1212 Cowpens Ave	Baltimore	21286	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-3525	855	59	14.5	53.8%	246 (28.8%)	463 (54.2%)	67 (7.8%)	34 (4.0%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	40 (4.7%)	18.5	135^th of 146 public high schools	7.5%		21.2	116^th of 127 public high schools	8.7%	19		38.0	38.0	5.8			$18,772	$1,952	$16,820

Frequently Asked Questions about Fallston High

What is the racial makeup of Fallston High?

Students at Fallston High are 83% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is Fallston High in?

Harford County Public Schools

Is Fallston High a good school?

Fallston High ranks 75^th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Fallston High?

Fallston High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Forest Lakes Elementary
Elementary : Red Pump Elementary School
Elementary : Youths Benefit Elementary
Middle : Fallston Middle School

How many students attend Fallston High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,047 students attended Fallston High.

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