Harford Technical High

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Harford Technical High ranks 69 th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Harford Technical High is a public magnet high school in Bel Air, Maryland, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 979. As part of the Harford County Public Schools district, which is ranked 9th out of 25 districts in Maryland, Harford Technical High stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA).

In the 2023-2024 school year, 74.5% of Harford Technical High students were proficient or better in ELA, significantly outperforming the district (56.7%) and the state of Maryland (48.4%). However, the school struggles with mathematics proficiency, with only 18.9% of students proficient or better, compared to 24.9% for the district and 24.1% for the state. Despite this, Harford Technical High maintains a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top half of Maryland high schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year.

Compared to nearby schools, Harford Technical High serves a more affluent student population, with only 22.17% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly lower than Edgewood High (62.33%) and Joppatowne High (72.87%). This difference in demographics is also reflected in the racial diversity of the student body, with Harford Technical High being predominantly White, while the nearby schools have higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

200 Thomas Run Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015-1699

(410) 638-3804

District: Harford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
69^th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,436

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 979

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.4%

African American:

12.6%

Hispanic:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Harford Technical High ranks better than 52.7% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 3^rd among 9 ranked high schools in the Harford County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.64. (See more...)

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

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 Racial makeup is: White (69.4%), African American (12.6%), Hispanic (7.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harford Technical High is 15.6. 6 high schools in the Harford County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Harford Technical High employs 62.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harford Technical High is $16,436, which is the 3^rd highest among 9 high schools in the Harford County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Harford Technical High 69^th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Harford Technical 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 Harford Technical High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	62.67	9^th	201	95.5%
2005	63.71	49^th	204	76.0%
2006	63.80	63^rd	204	69.1%
2007	77.52	20^th	209	90.4%
2008	75.34	59^th	214	72.4%
2009	74.47	58^th	213	72.8%
2010	71.27	75^th	220	65.9%
2011	74.68	44^th	183	76.0%
2012	63.79	82^nd	187	56.1%
2013	68.49	74^th	185	60.0%
2014	77.65	54^th	231	76.6%
2015	63.04	67^th	233	71.2%
2016	85.67	7^th	233	97.0%
2017	63.75	45^th	180	75.0%
2018	63.35	40^th	197	79.7%
2019	59.36	49^th	138	64.5%
2022	49.30	72^nd	225	68.0%
2023	50.22	55^th	127	56.7%
2024	45.64	69^th	146	52.7%

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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 Harford Technical High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	398	57	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	463
1990	402	62	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	469
1991	394	50	1	6	4	n/a	n/a	6	461
1992	457	66	1	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	531
1993	487	69	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	562
1994	521	76	1	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	607
1995	596	104	4	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	716
1996	596	104	4	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	716
1997	620	115	11	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	764
1998	679	118	12	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	833
1999	717	121	10	27	2	n/a	n/a	0	877
2000	741	125	11	21	2	n/a	n/a	0	900
2001	767	131	16	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	929
2002	857	148	33	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	1052
2003	857	148	33	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	1052
2004	871	152	26	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	1070
2005	859	153	28	26	3	n/a	n/a	0	1069
2006	837	153	33	27	2	n/a	n/a	0	1052
2007	849	141	32	31	2	n/a	n/a	0	1055
2008	838	140	27	46	5	n/a	n/a	0	1056
2009	820	140	25	50	5	n/a	n/a	0	1040
2010	823	140	18	39	6	n/a	n/a	0	1026
2011	778	132	20	59	7	0	28	0	1024
2012	773	130	30	49	7	0	30	0	1019
2013	753	126	32	61	5	1	32	0	1010
2014	735	140	40	57	5	1	34	0	1012
2015	713	155	41	72	4	2	35	0	1022
2016	695	172	37	69	6	2	37	0	1018
2017	665	179	41	60	5	1	46	0	997
2018	665	168	43	77	6	3	48	0	1010
2019	671	168	36	88	4	1	41	0	1009
2020	698	145	34	81	2	1	38	0	999
2021	702	133	32	75	3	1	47	0	993
2022	685	138	31	82	2	1	52	1	992
2023	679	123	33	75	3	1	60	5	979

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 Harford Technical High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	463	43.1	10.7	n/a
1990	469	42.1	11.1	4.7
1991	461	43.4	10.6	5
1992	531	50.7	10.4	8.3
1993	562	51.3	11.0	7.8
1994	607	52.4	11.6	12
1995	716	55.4	12.9	11.9
1996	716	55.4	12.9	11.9
1997	764	58.0	13.2	10.9
1998	833	60.9	13.7	10.8
1999	877	61.0	14.4	12.4
2000	900	63.5	14.2	11.4
2001	929	65.5	14.2	7.6
2002	1052	68.5	15.4	10.1
2003	1052	68.5	15.4	10.1
2004	1070	59.5	18.0	10.2
2005	1069	60.0	17.8	11.3
2006	1052	64.0	16.4	12.6
2007	1055	75.0	14.1	11.5
2008	1056	73.0	14.5	11.4
2009	1040	72.7	14.3	12.9
2010	1026	72.7	14.1	13.8
2011	1024	72.0	14.2	15.6
2012	1019	72.0	14.1	17.1
2013	1010	71.1	14.2	19
2014	1012	73.0	13.8	21.7
2015	1022	70.0	14.6	21.3
2016	1018	67.0	15.1	21.3
2017	997	68.7	14.5	21.8
2018	1010	67.7	14.9	20.7
2019	1009	67.7	14.8	23.4
2020	999	61.2	16.3	17.5
2021	993	63.2	15.6	19
2022	992	62.7	15.8	19.3
2023	979	62.7	15.6	22.2

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 Harford Technical High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	463	43.1	10.7	n/a
1990	469	42.1	11.1	4.7
1991	461	43.4	10.6	5
1992	531	50.7	10.4	8.3
1993	562	51.3	11.0	7.8
1994	607	52.4	11.6	12
1995	716	55.4	12.9	11.9
1996	716	55.4	12.9	11.9
1997	764	58.0	13.2	10.9
1998	833	60.9	13.7	10.8
1999	877	61.0	14.4	12.4
2000	900	63.5	14.2	11.4
2001	929	65.5	14.2	7.6
2002	1052	68.5	15.4	10.1
2003	1052	68.5	15.4	10.1
2004	1070	59.5	18.0	10.2
2005	1069	60.0	17.8	11.3
2006	1052	64.0	16.4	12.6
2007	1055	75.0	14.1	11.5
2008	1056	73.0	14.5	11.4
2009	1040	72.7	14.3	12.9
2010	1026	72.7	14.1	13.8
2011	1024	72.0	14.2	15.6
2012	1019	72.0	14.1	17.1
2013	1010	71.1	14.2	19
2014	1012	73.0	13.8	21.7
2015	1022	70.0	14.6	21.3
2016	1018	67.0	15.1	21.3
2017	997	68.7	14.5	21.8
2018	1010	67.7	14.9	20.7
2019	1009	67.7	14.8	23.4
2020	999	61.2	16.3	17.5
2021	993	63.2	15.6	19
2022	992	62.7	15.8	19.3
2023	979	62.7	15.6	22.2

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 Harford Technical High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$776 (6.1%)	$12,022 (93.9%)	$12,798
2020	$719 (5.7%)	$11,940 (94.3%)	$12,658
2021	$1,216 (9.0%)	$12,292 (91.0%)	$13,508
2022	$1,604 (11.0%)	$12,991 (89.0%)	$14,595
2023	$1,334 (8.1%)	$15,102 (91.9%)	$16,436

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 49^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 55^th of 127 High schools	7.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1009	979	3%
African American	168	123	26.8%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	36	33	8.3%
Hispanic	88	75	14.8%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	671	679	1.2%
Two or More Races	41	60	46.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.4%	22.2%	1.2%

Schools Near Harford Technical 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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	1,221	74	16.4	23.7%	1,097 (89.8%)	28 (2.3%)	40 (3.3%)	12 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	35 (2.9%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Harford Technical High

What district is Harford Technical High in?

Harford County Public Schools

How many students attend Harford Technical High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 979 students attended Harford Technical High.

What is the racial makeup of Harford Technical High?

Students at Harford Technical High are 69% White, 13% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is Harford Technical High a good school?

Harford Technical High ranks 69^th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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